Making Sculpture from Scrap Metal
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.93 (839 Votes) |
Asin | : | B010KN82GA |
Format Type | : | |
Number of Pages | : | 409 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-09-15 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Five Stars" according to Roger P. Watts. as advertised.
He also teaches short courses on blacksmithing and is the author of The Artist Blacksmith and Forged Architectural Metalwork.. His work can be seen in public buildings and spaces in many cities in Britain. About the AuthorPeter Parkinson is an artist blacksmith, making pieces of contemporary metalwork and public art
This book will be of great interest to blacksmiths, sculptors and metalworkers and is beautifully illustrated with 108 colour photographs from work by professional sculptors and students, showcasing a range of different approaches.. Transforming unlikely pieces of scrap metal into significant works of art - giving new life to things we throw away - is an accessible, creative and fulfilling activity. Topics covered include the role and purpose of sculpture, the particular qualities of sculpture made from scrap metal and the practical processes involved in its making. This book describes and illustrates the concerns and techniques involved in making this kind of sculpture, looking behind the w
He also teaches short courses on blacksmithing and is the author of The Artist Blacksmith and Forged Architectural Metalwork.. His work can be seen in public buildings and spaces in many cities in Britain. Peter Parkinson is an artist blacksmith, making pieces of contemporary metalwork and public art