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Sculpture

Some contemporary sculptors working in wood and other materials seem to speak directly to woodworkers and furniture makers, so we present picture books of their work here: Brancusi, Arp, Goldsworthy, Lindquist, Judd, Moore, Noguchi, and the incomparable Martin Puryear. See also Studio Furniture.

On sale sculpture books

Carving Classic Female Figures in Wood: A How-To Reference for Carvers and Sculptors NEW!

Ian Norbury For carvers and sculptors, Norbury demonstrates how to portray aspects of the nude female figure in wood, both creatively and realistically. Focusing... [read more]

~~$17.95~~
Sale! $14.00

The Art of Ian Norbury: Sculptures in Wood NEW!

Ian Norbury Sculptors and wood carvers will be interested in this gallery presentation of the work of Ian Norbury, a world-reknowned sculptor. Norbury's pieces... [read more]

~~$24.95~~
Sale! $21.33

More sculpture books

A Monumental Vision: The Sculpture of Henry Moore

John Hedgecoe Hedgecoe,a noted photographer and close friend of Moore's, here captures visually the great span of work produced by one of the most... [read more]

$35.00

Bella Bella: A Season of Heiltsuk Art

Martha Black The Heiltsuk nation lies at the center of the Northwest Coast. Traditionally, Heiltsuk ceremonialists, canoe makers, and artists were greatly influential, but,... [read more]

$40.00

Brancusi (Great Modern Masters)

Jose Maria Faerna Constantin Brancusi is the furnituremaker's sculptor. He not only created seminal works in wood and metal, but also treated his sculpture bases... [read more]

$11.98

Celebrating Moore: Works from the Collection of The Henry Moore Foundation

David Mitchinson,Henry Moore,Julian Andrews,Henry Moore Foundation This book is a celebration of The Marking the 100th anniversary of Moore's birth, the Henry Moore Foundation has produced this volume... [read more]

$80.00

Direct Wood Sculpture: Technique- Innovation - Creativity

Milt Liebson Here you'll find a serious discussion of the art aesthetic and the techniques for creating sculpture in wood. Covers the history of... [read more]

$39.95

H.C. Westermann

Michael Dennis/Rooks Adrian The irony and antic sense of humor that animated the wood sculpture of HC Westermann (1922-1981) and make it so accessible are... [read more]

$49.50

Man and His Vision = L'Homme Et Sa De LA Vision Nature: The Traditional Wood Sculpture of Burkina Faso = LA Sculpture Traditionnelle Sur Bois Du Burkina-Faso

Esther A. Dagan Prepared to accompany an exhibition featuring African carvers, this catalog showcases 148 items, including dance masks, ancestor figures, dolls, ceremonial staffs, locks,... [read more]

$32.00

Spirit of Wood: The Art of Malay Woodcarving

Farish A. Noor,Eddin Khoo,David Lok In Malaysia, woodcarvers are venerated as artists who have a mystical affinity with wood. This collection of over 250 photographs and line... [read more]

$45.00

Tradition in = En Transition: Mother and Child in African Sculpture - Past and Present = LA Mere Et L'Enfant Dans LA Sculpture Africaine-Hier Et Aujourd'Hui

Esther A. Dagan The relationship between mother and child is a gold mine for artistic exploration, and this volume presents the subject as seen through... [read more]

$57.00

New items!

Shopping for Furniture: A Consumer's Guide
~~$17.95~~
Sale! $15.34

Fully updated 2nd edition is a great tool if you're shopping for residential furniture. Learn... [read more]

Field Guide to Tools: How to Identify and Use Virtually Every Tool at the Hardware Store
$15.95

Here's an extremely handy guide to more than 100 tools available in hardware stores and... [read more]

Upholstery: A Beginners' Guide
~~$17.95~~
Sale! $12.92

For the beginner inspired to renovate, update, or restore an existing piece of upholstery, this... [read more]