Sculpture Books
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Ronald Bladen Sculpture
Book SynopsisThe first monograph on a pivotal figure of postwar American art.Best known for his monumental sculptures, Ronald Bladen (19181988) was regarded as an artistic forerunner by such minimalist artists as Donald Judd, Sol Lewitt, and Carl Andre. But in contrast to the matter-of-fact work of these artists, Bladen's sculptures are charged with emotional power. They fill entire rooms, pressing outward against the walls and ceiling; their themes include the force of gravity, the dynamism of planar surfaces, the impact of scale, and confrontation with the viewer.This splendidly illustrated book presents a comprehensive overview of Bladen''s career: his breakthrough works such as Untitled (Three Elements), a standout at the Jewish Museum's legendary Primary Structures exhibition of 1966; his monumental outdoor commissions of the late 1960s through the 1980s; and his reflective wall reliefs of 1980s. Bladen's drawings and working models are discussed i
£57.94
Johns Hopkins University Press Outdoor Sculpture in Baltimore A Historical Guide
Book SynopsisFollow her as she guides readers to the extraordinary outdoor art that makes Baltimore the Monumental City.Trade ReviewSome reference books become immediately indispensable. This is one of them. -- John Lewis Baltimore Magazine 2011 An essential guide to nearly every sculpture in the city. It's full of fun facts and quirky details. -- Ashley May Urbanite 2011Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: Monumental BaltimoreToursA. The Inner HarborB. Charles Center to Mount Vernon PlaceC. Mount Vernon PlaceD. Downtown East of Charles StreetE. Downtown West of Charles StreetF. Mount Vernon Place to 26th StreetG. Federal Hill, Inner Harbor South, and Fort McHenryH. South BaltimoreI. Mount Royal Avenue and Bolton HillJ. Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus and EnvironsK. Waverly, Clifton Park, and EnvironsL. North BaltimoreM. Druid Hill Park and EnvironsN. Northwest BaltimoreO. Johns Hopkins Hospital, Washington Hill, EnvironsP. Patterson Park and CantonQ. West BaltimoreR. Charry Hill and Brooklyn ParkEpilogueAcknowledgmentsAppendixes1. Time Lines2. Relocated Sculpture3. Sculpture Removes, Re-Sited Indoors, or Too Severly Damaged to Be Included in the ToursFor Further ReadingIndex of SculptorsGeneral Index
£50.17
Rizzoli International Publications Richard Prince American Prayer
Book SynopsisA look into Richard Prince’s private library and his influences, published on the occasion of an exhibition of the artist’s work at the Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris. Artist Richard Prince is renowned for appropriating icons that capture the American cultural zeitgeist, such as Marlboro cowboys, femme-fatale nurses, and muscle cars. Prince is also a bibliophile, collecting rare volumes published from 1949 to 1984 which include Naked Lunch, Jack Kerouac’s rolled manuscript for Big Sur, and editions of Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita in several languages. An exhibition at the Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris, presents rare books selected by the artist from its collection alongside Prince’s artwork.Richard Prince: American Prayer is an accompanying volume that offers a rare glimpse into Prince’s intellectual explorations, revealing the source material for many of his well-known series through the pairing of literary excerpts
£40.00
Rizzoli International Publications Irving Harper Works in Paper
Book SynopsisAn intimate monograph of the professional and personal creations of a midcentury design legend. Irving Harper is the most famous designer you have never heard of. Working as an associate at the office of George Nelson in the 1950s and ’60s, Harper was responsible for such icons of midcentury design as the Marshmallow sofa, the Ball clock, and numerous Herman Miller textile designs. Harper’s unrecognized contribution to this seminal era of design, and his incredible paper sculptures (made in his spare time to relieve stress), are presented for the first time in this book. An essay by design critic Julie Lasky introduces Harper’s commercial design work, recognizable designs from graphics to domestic goods to furniture that are still coveted and appreciated today, designed for the offices of Raymond Loewy, George Nelson, and then his own studio Harper + George. The second part of the book documents Harper’s extensive paper sculptures, which have never been exhibitTrade Review“Irving Harper…does incredible things with paper—abstract and realistic, monochromatic and colorful, fanciful and farcical—has been collected in the stunningly designed Irving Harper...” ~New York Times Book Review“…a sprawling love letter to an under-appreciated design master, a man who not only birthed some of the last century’s most inspiring work, but also made time to craft jaw-dropping works of art from common materials…filled with beautiful photography of Harper’s art and his home, this book paints a lovely portrait of a quiet but wildly creative man and his work.” ~Design Sponge“Works In Paper surveys Harpers’ unparalleled creativity in the form of nearly 300 paper sculptures produced as a pastime over a forty-year period. Rarely seen, these works have been carefully restored, documented, and assembled for the first time. His ingenious craftsmanship elevated humble materials like construction paper and toothpicks…” ~media.designerpages.com“When he wasn’t designing some of the most iconic mid-century pieces of the day, Harper was creating beautiful paper sculptures. The stunning pieces he produced are the focus in Irving Harper Works in Paper.”~ Design Observer"...not only presents an array of these amazing pieces, but also provides an enlightening survey of his diverse career" ~Elle Decor"The designer’s whimsical side is abundantly evident in his private works—a collection of almost 300 charming paper objects collected here for the first time.." ~Art Centron Newspaper"The first look at his charming and deft paper sculptures that draw on everything from Picasso to animal skulls, 300 examples of which are included." ~Art & Auction"...A 40-plus-year archive of paper sculptures by Irving Harper" ~Surface
£28.50
Rizzoli International Publications Chris Burden
Book SynopsisThis is Gagosian’s 500th book. It fittingly marks the achievement, as Chris Burden was among the first artists to work with Larry Gagosian. Chris Burden: Streetlamps is the definitive publication on Burden’s iconic series.Chris Burden: Streetlamps explores the artist’s work with antique streetlamps, which he began to amass in the early 2000s. Burden fully restored 202 streetlamps from the 1920s to create his renowned Urban Light, which was acquired by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. He realized four more major streetlamp sculptures in both public and private spaces, all of which are lavishly documented here from conception through installation.
£67.50
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Carverâs Handbook III
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£7.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Birds of Prey Blue Ribbon Techniques
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£37.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Songbird Carving
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£36.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Contemporary Stone Sculpture
Book SynopsisSurveys the work of prominent contemporary sculptors and presents a guide to the techniques, tools, and materials of stone sculpture.
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Santa Carving
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£8.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Country Carving Pig Pickinâ
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£14.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Freshwater Fish Carving
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Santas with Special Interests
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Upland Game Bird Carving
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£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Traditional Santa Carving with Tom Wolfe
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tom Wolfe Goes to the Dogs
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Out the Wild West with Tom Wolfe
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving the Civil War with Tom Wolfe
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Easter Bunny and His Friends
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving the Nativity with Helen Gibson
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving an American Eagle with Paul White
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 41 SANTA PATTERNS FOR WOODCARVERS Schiffer Book
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bronzes
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£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bronzes Sculptors and Founders 18001930 v 2
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£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bronzes Sculptors and Founders 18001930 Volume 4
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£62.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Elves Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd CARVING WIZARDS WITH TOM WOLFE Schiffer Book for
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd CARVING NOAHS ARK The Animals of North America
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Noahâs Ark
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collecting Whistles
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Folk Carved Nativity Schiffer Book for
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£11.39
Getty Trust Publications Looking at European Sculpture
£999.99
Getty Trust Publications Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone A
Book SynopsisPresented in glossary format, this volume gives precise definitions of the words and phrases most frequently encountered by museum visitors in exhibition labels and texts.
£16.14
American Numismatic Society Indian Peace Medals at the American Numismatic Society
£204.38
Seattle Art Museum Seattles Olympic Sculpture Park
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£36.00
Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago Miroslaw Balka 36 6
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£999.99
Museum of Glass: International Center for Contemporary Art Complementary Contrasts
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£33.25
Arcadia Publishing Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station
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£21.24
Rowman & Littlefield Monument Man
Book SynopsisThe definitive biography of Daniel Chester French, the artist who created the statue for the Lincoln Memorial, John Harvard in Harvard Yard, and The Minute Man in Concord, Massachusetts. Daniel Chester French (18501931) is America''s best-known sculptor of public monuments. Harold Holzer''s authoritative biography combines rich personal details from French''s life with a nuanced study of his artistic evolution and beautiful archival photographs of his life and work.A fascinating life story written for readers interested in American art, sculpture, and history. Comprehensively researched and written in a lively, engaging manner, readers will be captivated by French''s life work and story. His diligent dedication to perfecting his craft over many decades of hard work is an inspiring story of artistic evolution.Written by an award-winning Abraham Lincoln scholar. A preeminent author of numerous books on Civil War-era art and history, Harold Holzer turns his eye to the development of an important American sculptor whose evolution ran parallel to, and deeply influenced, the development of American sculpture, iconography, and historical memory. Includes a comprehensive geographical guide to more than one hundred Daniel Chester French sculptures and monuments throughout the United States Specially commissioned by Chesterwood, the home and studio of Daniel Chester French, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation
£22.50
University of Arkansas Press Stone Songs on the Trail of Tears
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£999.99
Select Books Inc The Soul of Gold: Tales from a Japanese Metal
Book SynopsisFrom the Introduction to the Artist from the Onishi Gallery: In this groundbreaking book, Osumi Yukie tells the story of more than five decades’ engagement with metal art, introducing us to her creative world from the perspective of Holder of an Intangible Cultural Property, an official title popularly known as “Living National Treasure.” She has the distinction of being the very first woman to receive this honor for high achievement in the field of metalwork since the system was first established by the Japanese government in 1955. One of the more important missions of a Living National Treasure is to foster national and international appreciation of Japan’s traditional cultural assets. In this regard, Osumi has been exceptionally active as a cultural ambassador, not only lecturing, exhibiting, and demonstrating in Europe and the United States but also using her role as a female creative leader to communicate with women globally, encouraging them to follow her example and make their mark in the world of art. Unlike many of their Western counterparts, Japanese artists tend to focus on a single material as their primary means of expression. This material can be clay, lacquer, textile, paper, wood, bamboo, or, in Osumi’s case, metal. Her diligent study and profound understanding of many different metals and metal alloys empowers her to give them a feeling of softness and warmth, exploiting these unexpected properties to create colorful mindscapes that transform the characteristics of her chosen medium. The viewer cannot being captivated by her intricate creations, with their ability to create a universe so vast that we may never be able to fully grasp the meditative processes underlying a piece’s creation, a feature that gives her work an additional appeal and sense of mystery. Japanese contemporary metal art is relatively new to foreign audiences, including both museum visitors and individual collectors.
£31.46
Shanghai Press Paper Relief Art Chinese Style: Cutting, Folding, Molding and More
Book SynopsisPaper Relief Art: Chinese Style brings you a new and creative way to covert a simple piece of paper to a three-dimensional form of papercraft artwork.Paper was originally invented in China during the early 2nd century. Besides being an essential medium of writing and recording, it has also been playing an important role in art. Relief, likewise has a very long history. If was first found in the caves of the pre-historical period. Zhu Liqun Paper Arts Museum fuses the paper and the relief together to craft an independent form of contemporary art—paper relief—that can be realistic, hyperbolic, decorative, and abstract. The artistic team has spent a lot of item to study and explore, sharing with you their experiences of preparations and knowledge of basic techniques. Both introductory and advanced lessons carry a strong influence of Chinese culture with emphasis on a freehand approach to covey the true spirit of the art. Now take out a piece of paper, practice by following the step-by-step lessons that are collected in this book, and incorporate your creativity to transform a flat paper to a magnificent artwork!
£22.46
Shanghai Press Polymer Clay Chinese Style: Unique Home
Book SynopsisPolymer clay can be transformed into a variety of objects, such as birds, animals, plants, and food. Have you ever tried to merge this western craft with Asian culture to explore another type of artistic aesthetics? This book merges Western polymer clay making basics with Asian traditions to create practical, yet beautiful pieces of art for your home. In the chapters, you will find: Unique techniques Creative color combinations Innovative lessons, including stem glassware decoration, coaster, switch cover, and a cellphone stand Detailed instructions Insights into Chinese culture The instructions along with illustrations of the lessons are easy to follow. Through this learning process involving art, you can even come to understand more about yourself—what you like, your strengths, and what you can achieve. This is a way to learn how to work and listen to yourself, and how to deal with your emotions. It's also an opportunity to stimulate your potential artistic power.Trade Review"…a wonderful step by step book to creating polymer clay style art." —Test Try Results blog
£20.85
Semiotext (E) Clinic of Phantasms: Writings 1994-2002
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£17.06
Art Gallery of New South Wales Daniel Boyd: Treasure Island
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£41.59
Reaktion Books The Colossal From Ancient Greece to Giacometti
Book SynopsisPeter Mason's book is an analysis of the colossal throughout history - the colossal in the sense both of scale and also as symbol, used particularly by European surrealists.
£999.99
Reaktion Books Sculpture in Gotham: Art and Urban Renewal in New
Book SynopsisPublic sculpture is a big draw in today’s cities. Nowhere is this more the case than in New York, where urban art has become synonymous with the municipal `brand’, highlighting the metropolis as vibrant, creative, tolerant, orderly and, above all, safe. Sculpture in Gotham tells the story of how the City of New York became committed to public art patronage, beginning in the mid-1960s. In that moment of political turbulence, cultural activists and City officials for a time shifted away from traditional monuments, and joined forces to sponsor ambitious sculptural projects as an instrument for urban revitalization. Focusing on specific people, agencies and organizations, and both temporary and permanent projects over the decades since the 1960s, Sculpture in Gotham reveals the changing forms and meanings of municipal public art. It illustrates how all this happened at a time when art theories and styles were changing markedly, and when municipalities were reeling from racial unrest, economic decline and countercultural challenges to culture and the state. Connecting public art activity to agendas of urbanism, Sculpture in Gotham offers new contexts for tracking national cultural trends through the exploration of one specific locality. It also provides a new understanding of civic activism and collaboration as a cultural force in urban America.
£999.99
BIS Psychogeometries
Book SynopsisThe first book to consider the conceptual, thematic and material development of Shawcross's art, from the extraordinary machines that marks his emergence in the early 2000s to his most recent projects, which extend the possibilities of art in the public realm, examining the geometries and topologies with which he has experimented, and exploring his ongoing interest in the tension between the rational and the irrational. Psychogeometries is published by Elephant in association with Victoria Miro Gallery.
£33.25
