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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist - by Stephen Rogers Peck

A manual for students interested in human design. Includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium and locomotion. Camera studies and exhaustive drawings. 272 pages. 

#BS811 - Soft Cover

$19.95

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Drawing Dynamic Hands - by Burne Hogarth

A comprehensive book on the drawing of human hands. Allows the reader to visualize "the hand in an almost infinite number of positions from a multitude of angles." Over 300 illustrations. 144 pages.

#BS813 - Soft Cover

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Modeling the Figure in Clay - by Bruno Lucchesi and Margit Malmstrom

Master sculptor Bruno Lucchesi invites you on a guided tour of the human form. Follow him as he creates a figure in clay literally from the inside out starting with the skeleton, laying on the muscles, and finishing with every detail down to the face and hair, carefully modeled to make a complete figure sculpture. 250 photographs. 144 pages.

#BS805 - Soft Cover

$19.95

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Modeling the Head in Clay - by Bruno Lucchesi

One of the foremost contemporary sculptors, Bruno Lucchesi takes a life-size head through all the stages involved in modeling in clay, including roughing in, the actual modeling, refining the surface, finishing and texturing. Fully illustrated. 160 pages.

#BS804 - Soft Cover

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The Book of Wood Carving

Easy to follow instructions for beginners in incise, chip relief and form carving. 32 illustrations. 118 pages.

 

#BS802 - Soft Cover

$9.95

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Sculpture: Principles & Practice - by Louis Slobodkin

An authoritative comprehensive book by a noted American sculptor and art instructor. A step-by-step process in the use of most sculpting materials, including diagrams and instructions on the use of tools and advice on the best types of materials. Simple mold making and casting explained and illustrated. 255 pages.

#BS174 - Soft Cover

$14.95

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Methods for Modern Sculptors - by Ronald D. Young and Robert A. Fennell

An up-to-date book guiding the sculptor through the different stages from making the wax model to applying the patina on the finished bronze.

#B702 - Soft Cover

$21.00

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Mold Making, Casting & Patina for the Student Sculptor
by Brunner F. Barrie

This is an excellent beginners book for those who wish to accomplish basic molds, casts in plaster and rubber, with no prior experience. First edition publication with 116 pages and over 200 photos and line drawings of specific methods and procedures for any mold making and casting project. Not recommended for those seeking instruction in advanced gating, venting and bronze casting procedures.

#BMC888 - Soft Cover

$20.00

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A Sculptor's Guide to Tools and Materials -
by Bruner F. Barrie

In its second printing, this publication, originally intended for sales personnel in art supply stores, is highly recommended as required reading for all students of sculpture. Addresses clay and wax modeling, wood carving, stone carving, ceramics, moist clay products, and mold making, casting and enlarging. Discusses all aspects of the use and function of sculpting tools and materials used in traditional sculpture. Explains how tools are made and answers questions frequently asked by store customers. Charts on proportional requirements of materials, weights and measures, plus an extensive glossary are also provided.

#SG888 - Soft Cover

$21.95

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