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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #78355 in Books
• Published on: 1985-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Customer Reviews

Indispensable reference for the aspiring sculptor
This seminal work on figure sculpting has been a standard reference for both students and teachers of fine sculpture for almost two generations. Lanteri goes beyond typical systematic instruction for recreating anatomical form and demistifies techniques for infusing one's work with the humanity that will elevate it to the level of true sculpture. It is a text that is worth reading from cover to cover as it essentially encompasses a four year course in fine sculpture. It is also valuable as a reference for materials, anatomy and basic technique.

The sculptor's best guide
After several years of sculpting I discovered Lanteri's book. What a revelation. I recently took a workshop with an acclaimed sculptor who also produced his copy of the book and recommended it as a "must read" for aspiring sculptors. Rodin referred to him as his "dear master". What higher recommendation is there?

A difficult choice
Boy! Buying this book has been a difficult choice. The information is essential to anyone working with human anatomy and sculptural form, however, you have to wade throught information written in a very dated, pedantic manner. Professor Lanteri's comments are in the classical form and written so long ago (his copyright is 1902 - 1904) that an interpreter might be needed for the younger sculptor. I almost returned the book because it isn't something to sit down and read in one or two sessions. This isn't a simple 'How to . . .' book, but if you are a serious sculptor, and willing to work your way throught the exaggerated writing style, you'll realize what a gem it is. It is really the most comprehensive book of sculpting the human figure I've ever read. I only wish the book had been printed in larger format so the illustration notes would be easier to read.