Excerpt from Instructions in the Art of Modeling in Clay From having been frequently asked for a Book of Instructions in the Art of Modeling, and being unaware of the existence of any thing of the kind, I have presumed to furnish the information contained in the following pages, as being likely to supply what appears to me to be an increasing want, now that the world is growing wise enough to appreciate the fact that the mind is improved and refined by the classical turn which it receives from being engaged in such an art. To this may be added the advantage arising from the fact, that by thus employing our leisure time, many of us are weaned from such courses as tend to lighten the pocket and impair the health. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Instructions in the Art of Modeling in Clay In thus undertaking to give instructions in the art of modeling, namely, by means of a book, I feel that I have engaged myself to a task by no means easy to accomplish. I may say here what at the same time will be well for the pupil to know, that one practical lesson in an artist's studio is more useful to the learner than a dozen books full of theory. It is easy enough to read in a book that a mountain can be removed'by shovel fuls, but to accomplish such a thingpractically te quires much Steady and untiring perseverance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

An exact reproduction of INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ART OF MODELING IN CLAY by Benn Pitman & A.L. Vago first published in 1880. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Covers modelling from casts, live models; measurements; frameworks; scale of proportions; compositions; reliefs, drapery, medals, etc. 107 full-page photographic plates. 27 other photographs. 175 drawings and diagrams.