Modelling and Sculpture: A Guide to Traditional Methods By Albert Toft

Modelling and sculptures

Give s in detail every process and method of the sculptor s craft with a fullness to be found in no other works Encyclopedia Britannica A student of the great Edouard Lanteri and a celebrated sculptor in his own right Albert Toft created this manual to offer students every practical detail necessary for a complete knowledge of modeling and sculpture Both professionals and amateurs will find Toft s experienced guidance a valuable help in surmounting difficulties and avoiding errors Topics include Modelling a portrait bust Casting Modelling for terra cotta in relief and for bronze Modelling in clay as a prelude to working in stone and woodThirty six plates and eighty two line illustrations enhance this manual and a helpful glossary defines the most common terms Modelling and Sculpture A Guide to Traditional MethodsSome practical information for those who would like to try their hands at sculpturing probably be better if one works with a mentor rather than trying to read about the subject Other books that goes into greater details on the various subjects than is treated in this Modelling book 352