100 Best Sculpture Books of All Time

Explore the human form in depth, from concept sketches and armatures to detailed instructions for constructing legs, torso, arms, hands, and head from clay. In Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay, renowned sculptor and instructorCristina Córdova teaches everything you need to know to replicate the full human figure using clay. Start by developing meaningful sketches and reference points.Then l

Master the fundamentals of carving faces in wood!How to carve the human face, broken down into simple steps to get you carving in no timeComprehensive information on tools, wood types, basic skills, sharpening, safety, and troubleshootingStep-by-step instructions and full color photos with an easy-to-understand layout3 projects with gorgeously illustrated patterns: Father Time, The Green Lady, and

Master the art of carving expressive people — with just one knife!Visual guide to crafting Scandi-style figures from single blocks of basswood or butternutExercises and techniques for carving clothes, shoes, hands, hats, pipes, hair, noses, and moreStep-by-step photos and instructions for every process, from prepping the blank to painting techniquesHelpful advice on knife choice, wood types, basic

In 1957, encouraged by Georgia O’Keeffe, artist Yayoi Kusama left Japan for New York City to become a star. By the time she returned to her home country in 1973, she had established herself as a leader of New York’s avant-garde movement, known for creating happenings and public orgies to protest the Vietnam War and for the polka dots that had become a trademark of her work. Her sculptures, videos,

Available for the first time in English, Infinity Net paints a multilayered portrait of this fascinating artist. Taking us from her oppressive childhood in postwar Japan to her present life in the psychiatric hospital where she voluntarily stays—and is still productive—Kusama’s autobiography offers insight into the persona of mental illness that has informed her work. While she vibrantly describes the hallucinatory episodes she experiences, her tale is punctuated by stories of her pluck and drive in making her artistic voice heard. Conveying the breadth and ambition of her own work, Kusama also offers a dazzling snapshot of 1960s and 1970s New York City and her encounters with its artists—she collaborates with Andy Warhol, shares an apartment with Donald Judd, and becomes romantically entangled with Joseph Cornell. Replete with the sense of the sheer necessity within an artist to create, Infinity Net is an energetic and juicy page-turner that offers a glimpse into Kusama’s exhilarating world.

Our Lady of the World's Fair reveals the remarkable story of how two of New York's most influential leaders persuaded the Vatican to allow one of the world's greatest works of art to leave Europe for the first and only time. Driven by different motives, Robert Moses and Francis Cardinal Spellman had the same vision: to display Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Pietà, in the Vatican's pavilion at the

A New York Times Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of 2026A story-driven meditation on one of the oldest art forms and what it reveals about memory, creativity, and being humanWhy have we always made sculpture? What draws us to carve, cast, and mold forms from the materials around us? What do these objects say about the artists who create them and the societies they belong to?In Totem, art historia

An updated edition of the acclaimed monograph, celebrating one of the most iconic and revolutionary artists of our time."Yayoi Kusama transcended the art world to become a fixture of popular culture, in a league with Andy Warhol, David Hockney, and Keith Haring." ―The New York TimesKusama is internationally renowned for her groundbreaking work on themes such as infinity, self-image, sexuality, and

Creepy & scary artistic pumpkin carving templates!Spooky season is upon us and that means it’s time to showcase your pumpkin carving skills.With our artistic carving stencils and just a few simple steps, you will be crafting unique Halloween décor to light up the holiday season in no time. Whether you are competing in a pumpkin-carving competition, looking for a fun fall activity, or simply wish t

Whether a beginner or a seasoned expert, our book escorts you through over 100 unique origami designs, allowing you to progress at your pace and never find monotony.Perhaps, in the past, you've grappled with muddled instructions. Not anymore! Within this book, every origami creation is elucidated step-by-step with clear diagrams and descriptive texts in a large A4 format. Move forward seamlessly,

Presenting exciting works not seen in previous books, along with revealing excerpts from Goldsworthy's working diaries, this perceptive overview-which includes an extensive illustrated chronology by Terry Friedman-will become the definitive reference on Goldsworthy's art.

ANDY GOLDSWORTHY's books include Abrams' Stone, Wood, Arch, Wall, Hand to Earth, and Andy Goldsworthy: A Collaboration with Nature. His work is regularly exhibited in Britain, France, Japan, and the United States. This new book comes in the same year that his first permanent installation in an American museum, at Storm King Art Center in Mountainville, New York, has its official unveiling. Goldsworthy lives with his family in Scotland.

TERRY FRIEDMAN is an architectural historian who curated the first major retrospective of Goldsworthy's work.

"Movement, change, light, growth, and decay are the life-blood of nature, the energies that I try to tap through my work." -Andy Goldsworthy

More than 250 photographs in full color, 111/2 x 10"

Introducing "The Ultimate Art Book Anatomy for Artists: Figure Drawing Made Easy with Secrets!"Are you an aspiring artist looking to elevate your figure drawing skills? Look no further! Our book is designed with you in mind, offering a wealth of valuable insights into anatomy for artists.Key Features:📚 Premium Quality: Crafted on high-quality white paper, ensuring your sketches and studies are bea

Join the home pottery revolution! Whether you have access to a communal studio or not, hand building projects can travel just about anywhere. Take your clay outside or work at the kitchen table, with instruction from best-selling ceramics author Sunshine Cobb. In this book, you’ll find all the necessary fundamentals, including a thorough discussion of clay as well as helpful tips for keeping your

Make one of the 12 popular mask styles in the book. Once you learn these methods, you can use them to create your own unique designs for a play, Halloween, Mardi Gras - or just for fun.

Start out with a simple mask form and oil-based clay, and sculpt the features of your masks. The au

When the paper mache is dry, use an easy painting method to make your sculpted mask look like it's made out of fur or feathers, antique gold, ancient bone, rusted iron, glazed porcelain, or carved and highly polished wood.

The innovative methods in this book are easy, the materials cost just pennies per mask, and your new creations will be even more fun to make than they are to wear. This book takes the art of paper mache masks to a whole new level.

Middle school students can make a mask using the ideas in the book. The book has also been used as a starting point for many amateur theater groups, by high school drama classes, and by adults of all ages looking for a new craft or hobby.