Sculpting the Human Figure by John W Mills Pprbs Arca Frsa

Sculpting the Human Figure by John W Mills Pprbs Arca Frsa

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A practical guide to an age-old art - sculpting the human figure. It encourages students and collectors to understand the processes and techniques of sculpture. It covers the basics, preparations, modelling and carving the head and figure, relief sculpture, moulds and casting.

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Sculpting the Human Figure by John W Mills Pprbs Arca Frsa

Sculpting the Human Figure is both a practical and inspirational guide to an age-old art. Written by a leading and distinguished sculptor, it draws on pieces from the Renaissance to explain the techniques and secrets of contemporary work.
John W Mills PPRBS ARCA FRSA studied at the Hammersmith School of Art before continuing his training at the Royal College of Art. He taught sculpture for nearly two decades before stopping in 1977 to become a full-time sculptor. He was elected President of The Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1986 and 1997. His major commissions have included a monument to The Women of World War II in Whitehall, Westminster [2005] and the National Firefighters Memorial Blitz in St Paul's, London [1991]. He designed and made the D-Day 50 pence piece for the Royal Mint, which was voted best coin of 1994.
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ISBN 13 9781861268662
ISBN 10 1861268661
Title Sculpting the Human Figure
Author John W Mills Pprbs Arca Frsa
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Year published 2006-08-21
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.