Production Details:

Hardback
144pp

Description:

Sculpting the Human Figure is both a practical and inspirational guide to an age-old art. Written by a leading and distinguished scultor, it draws on the pieces from the Renaissance particularly to explain the techniques and secrets of contemporary work. Examples of private and public commissions celebrate the opportunity for artistic expression of the figurative sculptor.

· The basics of sculpture - the studio, tools and materials required
· Preparations - maquettes, drawings and working models
· Modelling and carving the head
· Relief sculpture
· Modelling and carving the figure
· Moulding and casting
· Scaling up