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Sculpture, form, and philosophy : the notebooks of Alexander G. Weygers / Alexander G. Weygers.

By: Weygers, Alexander G.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Berkeley, Calif. : [Enfield : Ten Speed ; Airlift, distributor], 2003Description: viii, 144 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 1580084583 .Subject(s): Weygers, Alexander G. -- Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc | Sculpture -- TechniqueDDC classification: 730.1
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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.

Originally published: Monterey, Calif. : Cypress Press, 2001.

Includes index.