Terracotta: The Technique of Fired Clay Sculpture [Paperback]

Bruno Lucchesi (Author), Margit Malmstrom (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill; 1ST edition (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823053210
• ISBN-13: 978-0823053216
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #376,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful collaboration, April 18, 2000

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Mary J. Norris "stoneshapes" (Wilmington, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Terracotta: The Technique of Fired Clay Sculpture (Paperback)

Here is another beautiful collaboration by Lucchesi and Malmstrom. Taking what has to be one of the cheapest, most versatile materials Lucchesi takes you through seven different projects illustrated with Malmstrom's detailed photos and easy to follow commentary. The end chapter very helpfully answers questions about firing the piece, mounting, possible problems (and how to fix them) and a list of suppliers for clays, tools, mounting and casting. As a sculptor, I found the book both excellent and inviting!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference, October 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Terracotta: The Technique of Fired Clay Sculpture (Paperback)

I'm a student working in wax, but the most important concepts in this book are definitely cross media; it was a good buy. I mainly use the book as a reference tool and posing guide -- it is a great problem solver. There can't be many issues in posing or proportioning that a beginner won't find help for somewhere in this book. Ms. Malmstrom has such a talent for photographing sculpture that you almost feel like you have the actual piece in front of you. And Mr. Lucchesi's work... it's tough to imagine a day so bad that his sculpture can't make you feel more at peace.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Malmstrom & Lucchesi:The Dynamic Duo, March 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Terracotta: The Technique of Fired Clay Sculpture (Paperback)

This book demystifies what appears to be a difficult and therefore unapproachable art form. The surprising simplicity of the process becomes clear as Margit Malmstrom lives up to her promise of "taking the fear and mystery out of terracotta sculpture". She provides comprehensive instructions by way of photographs and narrative to enable the artist to construct, fire and finish a piece successfully. And while the problems associated with working with terracotta appear to be few she addresses each one carefully.

Seven pieces in terracotta completed by the internationally renowned sculptor Bruno Lucchesi, illustrated in clear, sequential photographs, and accompanied by Malmstroms' easily understood narrative, makes this book accessible and user friendly. It is a must for every sculptor at every level.