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Dinner Party (07 Edition)
Dinner Party (07 Edition)
by Judy Chicago
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When Judy Chicago's multimedia exhibit The Dinner Party opened in the late 1970s, it was almost as shocking to the art world and to society at large at the first exhibit of Impressionists nearly a century before. And like that art, it stretched the... (read more)

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Ironwork Today 3: Inside and Out
Ironwork Today 3: Inside and Out
by Jeffrey B Snyder
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Showcasing current work by 82 blacksmiths, this 11.5x9" book will offer inspiration to artists, designers, blacksmiths, and home owners. The book is illustrated with color photos on every page, offering a total of 450 photos in all. Artist entries... (read more)

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Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (85 Edition)
Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (85 Edition)
by Edouard Lanteri
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Offering meticulous descriptions of the body's anatomical features, Lanteri — an intimate friend of Rodin — covers modelling from casts and live models; measurements; frameworks; scale of proportions; composition in both relief and in... (read more)

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Parthenon Marbles (Elgin Marbles) (08 Edition)
Parthenon Marbles (Elgin Marbles) (08 Edition)
by Hitchens
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The Parthenon Marbles (formerly known as the Elgin Marbles), designed and executed by Pheidias to adorn the Parthenon, are perhaps the greatest of all classical sculptures. In 1801, Lord Elgin, then ambassador to the Turkish government, had chunks of the... (read more)

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Sculptural Acts
Sculptural Acts
by Patrizia Dander
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Countering the Becher School's emphasis on crisp execution, German photographer Stefan Heyne (born 1965) embraces more fugitive effects of shadow play and hazy light. This volume looks at his most recent works, which press this tendency even further... (read more)

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Passage
Passage
by Andy Goldsworthy
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Creations on the beaches and in rivers explore the passage of time, while a white chalk path investigates the passing from day into night. "Passage" focuses exclusively on such sculpture made by artist Goldsworthy since the turn of the millennium. These... (read more)

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Modelling and Sculpting Animals
Modelling and Sculpting Animals
by Edouard Lanteri
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Thorough step-by-step guide discusses anatomy of horse, lion, and bull; methods of construction; tools, materials, etc. Also comprehensive exposition of casting in plaster. 63 full-page photographic plates. 138 drawings and diagrams.... (read more)

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Time
Time
by Andy Goldsworthy
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In this first paperback edition of his enormously successful Time, internationally acclaimed artist Andy Goldsworthy presents a wealth of work that uses time itself as a medium: on a Scottish hillside a huge rectangle of compacted snow becomes ever more... (read more)

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Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques (Looking at)
Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques (Looking at)
by Janet Burnett Grossman
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"Tool marks" and "joins", "Cycladic" and "Daedalic styles", and "kouroi" and "kanephoroi" are among the many terms pertaining to the study of classical stone sculpture that are succinctly described in this latest addition to the popular Looking At series.... (read more)

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Book Art: Iconic Sculptures and Installations Made from Books
Book Art: Iconic Sculptures and Installations Made from Books
by Paul Sloman
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As more and more text is being communicated via digital media, books are increasingly being used and explored in contemporary art, installation, and design. For centuries books have contained and presented the written words that have allowed humankind to... (read more)

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Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes: 100 Mixed-Media Techniques Plus Project Ideas
Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes: 100 Mixed-Media Techniques Plus Project Ideas
by Ellen Marshall
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Regardless of your level of experience with polymer clay, the techniques and recipes for creating for combining clay with other media will inspire you to create unique surface designs. In addition to covering basic polymer clay techniques, tools, and... (read more)

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Tom Wolfe Carves Wood Spirits & Walking Sticks
Tom Wolfe Carves Wood Spirits & Walking Sticks
by Tom Wolfe
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Tom has been carving these Spirits for years, and they are constantly in demand. Now he leads the carver, step-by-step, through their creation, each step illustrated in beautiful color photographs. An extensive gallery is included, jam-packed with... (read more)

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Frederick Hart: The Complete Works
Frederick Hart: The Complete Works
by Frederick Hart
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Frederick Hart: The complete works is a richly deserved honor for Hart and a valuable resource for art historians and collectors. This magnificent volume is resplendent with more than 246 color plates and 136 black and white illustrations, and provides... (read more)

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Ernesto Neto: From Sebastian to Olivia
Ernesto Neto: From Sebastian to Olivia
by Ernesto Neto
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With the complex installation From Sebastian to Olivia, Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto presents an artistic vision of organic relations. As the title suggests, this is a world of compressed spaces, originating from the knowledge that two people can share... (read more)

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Chihuly Garden Installations
Chihuly Garden Installations
by Dale Chihuly
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The greatest living artist in the medium of glass, Dale Chihuly has long been fascinated by the colors and forms of nature. Over the years, his work has become increasingly open, using forms that show a strong relationship to the architecture of natural... (read more)

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Before the Law: Post-War Sculpture and Spaces of Contemporary Art
Before the Law: Post-War Sculpture and Spaces of Contemporary Art
by Kasper (edt) Konig
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Before the Law looks at a variety of sculptors who tackle the political dimensions of existential personhood. Artists include Pawel Althamer, Phyllida Barlow, Karla Black, Reg Butler, Paul Chan, Jimmie Durham, Alberto Giacometti, Marko Lehanka, Wilhelm... (read more)

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Studies in the History of Art #76: Orsanmichele and the History and Preservation of the Civic Monument
Studies in the History of Art #76: Orsanmichele and the History and Preservation of the Civic Monument
by Carl Brandon Strehlke
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This far-ranging collection of essays—the first book-length scholarly exploration of Orsanmichele since 1996—marks the conclusion of a decades-long campaign to restore the magnificent medieval church and its art, most notably... (read more)

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The New Earthwork: Art, Action, Agency
The New Earthwork: Art, Action, Agency
by Twylene (edt) Moyer
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For more than 40 years, sculptors have been at the forefront of environmental and ecological/social innovation, making works that treat the earth as creative partner rather than resource and raw material. The new earthwork, which is currently at the... (read more)

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Matisse: Painter as Sculptor
Matisse: Painter as Sculptor
by Dorothy Kosinski
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Widely known for his vibrant and innovative modernist paintings and works on paper, Henri Matisse (1869–1954) also produced a large number of sculptures that were equally groundbreaking. This original and lavishly illustrated book examines more than... (read more)

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Zorach Explains Sculpture: What It Means and How It Is Made (Dover Art Instruction)
Zorach Explains Sculpture: What It Means and How It Is Made (Dover Art Instruction)
by William Zorach
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This practical and inspirational guide by a noted American sculptor discusses form in art, proportions, anatomy, design, and other essentials. A wealth of information includes advice for building a figure in clay, casting in plaster... (read more)

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