Sculpting the Figure in Clay

An Artistic and Technical Journey to Understanding the Creative and Dynamic Forces in Figurative Sculpture

Rubino Peter

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"Sculpting the Figure in Clay" is a comprehensive instructional guide to sculpting the human figure in clay. This all-inclusive volume lays out an easy-to-follow step-by-step method of blocking out the plane structure and anatomy of the posed figure. The author's unique approach utilises a geometric system consisting of blocks, simple shapes and guidelines, which instructs students in a new and instinctive sculptural style. Lessons in the book simulate the classroom experience. Sculptural concepts are illustrated through a sequence of dramatic photos of the model, taken from every angle of the model in a given pose and the entire sculpting process is shown from start to finish, with accompanying text.

About the Author

Peter Rubino achieved wide acclaim with his portrait busts and figures in action of famous sports figures – Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Lou Gehrig, to name a few. A dedicated instructor, Rubino began teaching sculpture more than 25 years ago, including at the National Academy School of Fine Art in NYC. He now conducts sculpture workshops internationally.

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