This book is a staple of the Dover Art Instruction series and is available at several major retailers: Best Sculpture Book, Ever !
: Lanteri provides step-by-step instructions for sculpting a portrait bust from a live model, covering essential studio practices like placing the model, taking precise measurements, and building stable frameworks. Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover...
: Later sections delve into specialized skills such as relief sculpture, the complex "anatomy of the fold" in drapery, and the creation of medals. Technical Features This book is a staple of the Dover
: It begins with a meticulous study of the head, detailing every feature—including the mouth, nose, eyes, and ears—from both a skeletal and muscular perspective. taking precise measurements