{"product_id":"mastering-sculpture-the-figure-in-clay-a-guide-to-capturing-the-human-form-for-ceramic-artists-9780760373095","title":"Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay: A Guide to Capturing the Human Form for Ceramic Artists","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Cristina Córdova\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Pottery \u0026amp; Ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the human form in depth, from concept sketches and armatures to detailed instructions for constructing legs, torso, arms, hands, and head from clay.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003erenowned sculptor and instructor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCristina Córdova\u003c\/b\u003e teaches everything you need to know to replicate the full human figure using clay. \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart by developing meaningful \u003cb\u003esketches and reference points\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen learn how to \u003cb\u003emake and use an armature\u003c\/b\u003e to create hollow forms that are safe to fire in a kiln.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing \u003cb\u003epatterns and slabs\u003c\/b\u003e, you can move on to develop a full human form, head to toe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork along with the author to \u003cb\u003ecreate a form about two-feet tall\u003c\/b\u003e, or choose your own size: the patterns and instructions can work in a variety of scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhotographic demonstrations and diagrams\u003c\/b\u003e cover the construction and articulation of feet and legs, the hip area and upper torso, arms, hands, neck, and head. Cristina includes \u003cb\u003esupplementary tips and insights\u003c\/b\u003e throughout to support the sculpting process and enhance naturalism. You'll also find a brief section on \u003cb\u003egeneral anatomical concepts \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003emodeling strategies \u003c\/b\u003eto facilitate accuracy and expression as all the components come together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you are a clay artist\u003c\/b\u003e with limited experience in figurative sculpture \u003cb\u003eor a figurative sculptor\u003c\/b\u003e outside the world of ceramics looking for a straightforward fabrication strategy to create permanent compositions from clay, \u003ci\u003eMastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay\u003c\/i\u003e will expertly guide your way.","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45031463125143,"sku":"9780760373095","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780760373095.webp?v=1769206767","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mastering-sculpture-the-figure-in-clay-a-guide-to-capturing-the-human-form-for-ceramic-artists-9780760373095","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}