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Sculpture Inside and Out by Malvina Hoffman ➤ W.W. Norton 1939
Sculpture Inside and Out by Malvina Hoffman W.W. Norton 1939
Title: Sculpture Inside and Out
Author: Malvina Hoffman
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton 1939
Size: 10 X 7.25 * 330 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: This is Malvina Hoffman's book of faith in her art. Tracing back the origin of form in sculpture to its embryonic beginnings, she carries it through the various stages of its transformations, clarifying the modern movement and removing misconceptions concerning it. Part I includes a brief historical outline of sculpture and is enlivened by anecdotes and personal experiences with Rodin, Mestrovic, Brancusi and other famous artists.
In Part II Miss Hoffman takes the reader behind the scenes and shows what goes on in the sculptor's studio. Here he will find practical suggestions for the study of modeling, stone carving, etc., from many angles, including portraits, idealistic figures, architectural sculpture and abstract modern concepts. The problems of technique, from the making of the first armatures to the painting of a completed work, are fully illustrated with explanatory diagrams and descriptive notes. There are also many valuable recipes for the treatment of metal, plaster, stone and other mediums. No other contemporary book combines all the information here presented about the art of sculpture.
The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs taken in collaboration with experts and technicians: not only famous works of art but the processes entering into their production. It contains the most remarkable collection of photographs dealing with the craftsmanship of sculpture ever published in America, and in addition charts and drawings showing all kinds of tools and their uses.
As a sculptor of international renown, whose work has received the highest awards, Malvina Hoffman is in a commanding position for the task she has undertaken. With ardent idealism and deep humility she has sought to mark the guide posts on the long journey of sculpture, to show how technique may serve the spirit in its search for expression and help the student, amateur and layman to understand the universal language of art. 276 b/w illustrations
Overall Condition: Acceptable for reading: This Ex Library book has obvious wear. It has some wear to the cover and one hinge is cracked. There is no writing in the margins or underlining and highlighting of text, and there are no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See images.
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Title: Sculpture Inside and Out
Author: Malvina Hoffman
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton 1939
Size: 10 X 7.25 * 330 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: This is Malvina Hoffman's book of faith in her art. Tracing back the origin of form in sculpture to its embryonic beginnings, she carries it through the various stages of its transformations, clarifying the modern movement and removing misconceptions concerning it. Part I includes a brief historical outline of sculpture and is enlivened by anecdotes and personal experiences with Rodin, Mestrovic, Brancusi and other famous artists.
In Part II Miss Hoffman takes the reader behind the scenes and shows what goes on in the sculptor's studio. Here he will find practical suggestions for the study of modeling, stone carving, etc., from many angles, including portraits, idealistic figures, architectural sculpture and abstract modern concepts. The problems of technique, from the making of the first armatures to the painting of a completed work, are fully illustrated with explanatory diagrams and descriptive notes. There are also many valuable recipes for the treatment of metal, plaster, stone and other mediums. No other contemporary book combines all the information here presented about the art of sculpture.
The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs taken in collaboration with experts and technicians: not only famous works of art but the processes entering into their production. It contains the most remarkable collection of photographs dealing with the craftsmanship of sculpture ever published in America, and in addition charts and drawings showing all kinds of tools and their uses.
As a sculptor of international renown, whose work has received the highest awards, Malvina Hoffman is in a commanding position for the task she has undertaken. With ardent idealism and deep humility she has sought to mark the guide posts on the long journey of sculpture, to show how technique may serve the spirit in its search for expression and help the student, amateur and layman to understand the universal language of art. 276 b/w illustrations
Overall Condition: Acceptable for reading: This Ex Library book has obvious wear. It has some wear to the cover and one hinge is cracked. There is no writing in the margins or underlining and highlighting of text, and there are no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box/mailer.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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