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An accessible guide to materials and techniques in sculpture, based on the collections an the V&A. 260 colour illustrations.
Synopsis
A historical and technical guide to the materials and techniques of European sculpture, based on the collections at the V&A. Each chapter concentrates on a specific material or category, including terracotta, bronze, alabaster, plasters, wood, marble and stone, ivory, bone, medals, cameos, rock crystal, amber, jet and waxes.