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Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay: A Guide to
Capturing the Human Form for Ceramic Artists (Mastering
Ceramics)
Sinopsis :
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
C&#243rdoa teaches everything you need to know to replicate
the full human figure using clay. Start by developing
meaningful sketches and reference points.Then learn how to
make and use an armature to create hollow forms that are safe
to fire in a kiln.Using patterns and slabs, you can move on to
develop a full human form, head to toe.Work along with the
author to create a form about two-feet tall, or choose your own
size: the patterns and instructions can work in a variety of

scales.Photographic demonstrations and diagrams cover the
construction and articulation of feet and legs, the hip area and
upper torso, arms, hands, neck, and head. Cristina includes
supplementary tips and insights throughout to support the
sculpting process and enhance naturalism. You&#8217llalso
find a brief section on general anatomical concepts and
modeling strategies to facilitate accuracy and expression as all
the components come together.Whether you are a clay artist
with limited experience in figurative sculpture or a figurative
sculptor outside the world of ceramics looking for a
straightforward fabrication strategy to create permanent
compositions from clay, Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in
Clay will expertly guide your way.