Sculpture, Form and Philosophy: The Notebooks of Alexander G. Weygers [Paperback]

Alexander G. Weygers (Author)

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Publication Date: October 1, 2002

It'¬?s not often that a master artist puts pen to paper to describe in detail his theory of and approach to art. SCULPTURE, FORM, AND PHILOSOPHY is a rare treat, a glimpse into the mind and technique of a true artistic genius. Alexander Weygers began his career as an engineer and, through schooling and private apprenticeship, slowly developed into a multi-disciplined artist, with a focus on sculpting. His later years were spent compiling the illustrations, photographs, and text that would describe his life'¬?s work. As a teacher himself, he meant the book to be a hands-on instructional aid that would also encourage students to delve into the philosophy behind their art. In this, Weygers has succeeded, for SCULPTURE, FORM, AND PHILOSOPHY delivers a personal, practical, and philosophical discussion of the fine art of sculpting.‚Ä¢ Features detailed descriptions of tools needed for plaster, stone, and wood carving.‚Ä¢ Includes analysis of 19 of Weygers'¬?s sculptures, giving insight into the technique and composition that went into their creation.

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•Features detailed descriptions of tools needed for plaster, stone, and wood carving.

•Includes analysis of 19 of Weygers’s sculptures, giving insight into the technique and composition that went into their creation.

About the Author

ALEXANDER G. WEYGERS was born to Dutch parents in Java, Indonesia, in 1901. After a lifetime of being a sculptor, blacksmith, wood engraver, inventor, engineer, photographer, illustrator, designer, machinist, carpenter, toolmaker, mentor, and beekeeper, he passed away in 1989, in Carmel Valley, California, where he had made his home and studio for almost 50 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580084583
• ISBN-13: 978-1580084581
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.4 x 11.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,763,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars very interesting, August 16, 2007

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This review is from: Sculpture, Form and Philosophy: The Notebooks of Alexander G. Weygers (Paperback)

Its rare to see a sculptor's notebooks, & this is a great read. He doesn't waffle endlessly, and what he does say succinctly will teach you plenty and he draws very clear diagrams. the book is also printed very nicely, large size, black n white. he talks about form, studios, techniques, tool choices, all sorts of things. explains several of his own works & the techniques he used. the section on anatomy is only a few pages at the end but packed with invaluable info. i'm very glad i have this book. the only downside is that there are not many photos of the finished works he did (though he's drawn beaut pictures). still, i guess it'd be easy to find photos on the net & i'd rather have his explanations & drawings in his own notebook. recommended for sculptors who want to learn trad techniques and/or do figurative stuff.