Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction) by Edouard Lanteri, Art Instruction
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Book Reviews of Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction)
Book Review: Indispensable reference for the aspiring sculptor
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Book Review: best
Summary: 5 Stars
this is the essential text for figure sculptors. if you intend to take figure sculpting seriously you must have this book. i've appreciated my copy as a dear friend for many years & regardless of the many other books i've read in the same vein, this is the one book that i'd probably run in & grab from a burning building.. though thanks to amazon & the like i can just order another copy instead. cheers. p.s in fact i got my copy as fire damaged stock from when the local library burned down.Book Review: Good instruction for representational sculptors
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Book Review: Modeling and Sculpting the Human Figure
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the top rated book according to our instructor. It is the most thorough book of its kind since sculpting has become a sort of
lost art. Our instructor is a professional sculptor and his work is in museums around the country and has sculpted for Hollywood films.
I find the book very interesting and helpful. It is a bit old for today but it is an excellent guide for the beginner as well as the professional.
Book Review: The sculptor's best guide
Summary: 5 Stars
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?