{"product_id":"mastering-sculpture-the-figure-in-clay-a-guide-to-capturing-the-human-form-for-ceramic-artists","title":"Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay: A Guide to Capturing the Human Form for Ceramic Artists","description":"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003erenowned sculptor and instructor Cristina Córdova\u003c\/b\u003e teaches everything you need to know to replicate the full human figure using clay. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart by developing meaningful sketches and reference points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen learn how to make and use an armature to create hollow forms that are safe to fire in a kiln.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing patterns and slabs, you can move on to develop a full human form, head to toe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\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 supplementary tips and insights throughout to support the sculpting process and enhance naturalism. You'll also find a brief section on general anatomical concepts and modeling strategies to facilitate accuracy and expression as all the components come together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether 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, \u003ci\u003eMastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay\u003c\/i\u003e will expertly guide your way.","brand":"Leslie Ferrin, Cristina Córdova","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47478233759980,"sku":"9780760373095","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780760373095.jpg?v=1775548481","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/mastering-sculpture-the-figure-in-clay-a-guide-to-capturing-the-human-form-for-ceramic-artists","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}