Direct Stone Sculpture (Schiffer Art Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (953 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764312243 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The ancient and wonderful art of direct stone sculpture is brought to life in this comprehensive new book by the noted sculptor, Milt Liebson. Already a standard reference, **Direct Stone Sculpture now includes 47 new pictures, updated stone-working techniques, and a gallery of students' work.. Detailed photographs take readers from rough stone to the polished and mounted piece. For the advanced sculptor there is detailed information on power tools and their use, the methods of lamination and repair, the business side of stone sculpture, and other helpful information gleaned from years of experience. Afte
Informative but missing key information Ansel Schmidt The valuable part of this book is the step-by-step instruction in carving and finishing. It is detailed and easy to follow. The discussion of tools is also good, going into specifics that are hard to find elsewhere. Liebson also writes reasonably well and organizes his book cleanly.The big. "Direct Stone Sculpture" according to Corey B.. The author understands the medium of stone well and brings the techniques to life in a way that one can visualize, reproduce and gain the desired skills. The photo illustration works well with the material. However, I rated this book as three stars instead of five because of the publishers. "Outstanding book, the author approaches sculpting from a business" according to Warren Sanders. Outstanding book, the author approaches sculpting from a business point of view, and shares his vast experience and expertise with the reader. The book covers everything from the basic tools required to get started, to advanced sculpting techniques. I will refer to this book often as I beg
Milt Liebson is a professional sculptor who maintains an active studio and home near the historic and picturesque village of Cranbury, New Jersey.
About the Author Milt Liebson is a professional sculptor who maintains an active studio and home near the historic and picturesque village of Cranbury, New Jersey.