Handbook Of Sculpture, Ancient And Modern

By Richard Westmacott

Book Overview

The Handbook of Sculpture, Ancient and Modern is a comprehensive guide to the art of sculpting, written by Richard Westmacott. This book covers a wide range of topics related to sculpture, including the history of the art form, techniques for sculpting, and examples of famous sculptures from both ancient and modern times. The author provides detailed descriptions of different types of sculpture, such as relief sculpture and freestanding sculpture, and explains the materials and tools used in the sculpting process. The book also includes a glossary of terms related to sculpture, as well as a list of famous sculptors throughout history. This handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of sculpture, whether as a hobbyist or a professional artist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163627720
• ISBN13: 9781163627723
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"