Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure

by Edouard Lanteri

Book Overview

Is there art after modernism? Many of today's art students and professionals are finding the answer -- "yes" -- lies in the long-neglected field of figurative sculpture, a demanding form of expression that requires extremely rigorous technical training. Most modern schools, however, are simply not equipped to provide the necessary technical background. The republication of this highly valuable text by Edouard Lanteri, renowned teacher, sculptor,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486250067
• ISBN13: 9780486250069
• Release Date: October 1985
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Indispensable reference for the aspiring sculptor

This seminal work on figure sculpting has been a standard reference for both students and teachers of fine sculpture for almost two generations. Lanteri goes beyond typical systematic instruction for recreating anatomical form and demistifies techniques for infusing one's work with the humanity that will elevate it to the level of true sculpture. It is a text that is worth reading from cover to cover as it essentially encompasses a four year course in fine sculpture. It is also valuable as a reference for materials, anatomy and basic technique.

Good instruction for representational sculptors

This book was recommended to me by two different sculptor instructors. I found it very clear with many illustrations as it discussed both the technical and aesthetic considerations of creating good sculpture. I thought the chapter on the construction and aesthetics of drapery was especially valuable, applicable to drawing as well as sculpture, and worth the price of the book. Lanteri also shares a few thoughts about teaching art.

The sculptor's best guide

After several years of sculpting I discovered Lanteri's book. What a revelation. I recently took a workshop with an acclaimed sculptor who also produced his copy of the book and recommended it as a "must read" for aspiring sculptors. Rodin referred to him as his "dear master". What higher recommendation is there?