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Minor bend on front cover top right, otherwise unused. First Edition
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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Minor bend on front cover top right, otherwise unused. First Edition”
Era
2010s
Signed
No
Features
First Edition
Original Language
English
ISBN
9780823099245

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
0823099245
ISBN-13
9780823099245
eBay Product ID (ePID)
77406566

Product Key Features

Book Title
Sculpting the Figure in Clay : An Artistic and Technical Journey to Understanding the Creative and Dynamic Forces in Figurative Sculpture
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Polymer Clay, Techniques / Sculpting, Subjects & Themes / Human Figure
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Peter Rubino
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
27.1 Oz
Item Length
10.8 in
Item Width
8.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-029130
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
731/.82
Synopsis
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SCULPTING THE HUMAN FIGURE IN CLAY In Sculpting the Figure in Clay, acclaimed portrait bust sculptor and author Peter Rubino teaches a master class in the essentials of figurative sculpture. In this intensive, all-inclusive guide, he introduces students to a natural, straightforward geometry that will help them become masters at forming figures in clay. Rubino's unique approach utilizes a geometric system consisting of blocks, simple shapes, and guidelines that instruct students in a new and instinctive sculptural style. With these easy-to-follow instructions and informative concepts, students will see figures as the basic shapes beneath the form as well as learn vital approaches such as BLT: Bend, Lean, and Turn, to create evocative expression, and the Three Ps: Position, Proportion, and Planes, for accurate representation. This unparalleled resource is the definitive guide to figurative sculpture. TOPICS INCLUDE: - The Fundamentals of the Clay Torso - Observing the Model - Essential Materials and Tools - Sculpting the Female Torso from the Live Model - Sculpting the Reclining Figure from the Live Model - Sculpting the Hand, Foot, and Lower Arm - Plus Many Photographic Reference Poses for continued Study, A comprehensive guide for sculptors looking to recreate the human body using clay, from the author of The Portrait in Clay In Sculpting the Figure in Clay, acclaimed portrait bust sculptor Peter Rubio teaches a master class in the essentials of figurative sculpture. In this intensive, all-inclusive guide, he introduces students to a natural, straightforward geometry that will help them become masters at forming figures of clay. Rubino's unique approach utilizes a geometric system consisting of blocks, simple shapes, and guidelines that instruct students in a new and instinctive sculptural style, With these easy-to-follow instructions and informative concepts, students will see figures as the basic shapes beneath the form as well as learn vital approaches such as BLT- Bend, Lean, and Turn, to create evocative expression, and the Three Ps- Position, Proportion, and Plans, for accurate representation. Other topics include- . The Fundamentals of the Clay Torso . Observing the Model . Essential Materials and Tools . Sculpting the Female Torso from the Live Model . Sculpting the Reclining Figure from the Live Model . Sculpting the Hand, Foot, and Lower Arm . Plus Many Photographic Reference Poses for Continued Study This unparalleled resource is the definitive guide to figurative sculpture., A comprehensive guide for sculptors looking to recreate the human body using clay, from the author of The Portrait in Clay In Sculpting the Figure in Clay, acclaimed portrait bust sculptor Peter Rubio teaches a master class in the essentials of figurative sculpture. In this intensive, all-inclusive guide, he introduces students to a natural, straightforward geometry that will help them become masters at forming figures of clay. Rubino's unique approach utilizes a geometric system consisting of blocks, simple shapes, and guidelines that instruct students in a new and instinctive sculptural style, With these easy-to-follow instructions and informative concepts, students will see figures as the basic shapes beneath the form as well as learn vital approaches such as BLT: Bend, Lean, and Turn, to create evocative expression, and the Three Ps: Position, Proportion, and Plans, for accurate representation. Other topics include: - The Fundamentals of the Clay Torso - Observing the Model - Essential Materials and Tools - Sculpting the Female Torso from the Live Model - Sculpting the Reclining Figure from the Live Model - Sculpting the Hand, Foot, and Lower Arm - Plus Many Photographic Reference Poses for Continued Study This unparalleled resource is the definitive guide to figurative sculpture.
LC Classification Number
NB1180.R83 2010

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