Figure Sculpture in Wax and Plaster (Dover Art Instruction) - 4880

Figure Sculpture in Wax and Plaster (Dover Art Instruction) - 4880

$6.22
{{option.name}}: {{selected_options[option.position]}}
{{value_obj.value}}

In this splendidly detailed, generously illustrated text, the well-known American sculptor Richard McDermott Miller introduces the art of modeling the human figure in two media known for their liveliness and spontaneity. Recognizing the needs of the beginner as well as the interests of the professional artist, the book masterfully puts you quickly in possession of the basic procedures you'll need to get started, provides specific details on materials and tools, and launches you into actual projects specifically designed to teach you sculptural skills. The book first analyzes the human figure and describes the way the sculptor translates the figure into the modeled form: finding a personal style; working from photographs or memory; working from life; and capturing gesture, proportion and anatomy. Mr. Miller then describes, step by step, how to work with wax, how to sketch a small figure in wax, how to model the figure on a wax armature, and the process of hollow wax modeling. He follows

Show More Show Less

Price History

$6.11 (-$0.86)
$6.22 (+$0.11)