Stone: A Legacy and Inspiration for Art is a fascinating exploration into the world of stone work; a photographic journey that depicts the work of the Edinburgh College of Art's Stone Project, led by Professor Jake Harvey, Professor Noe Mendelle and Joel Fisher; and their three years of research-based travel to countries around the world - explored through essays, case studies, photographs and film stills. Guiding the reader through the traditional processes of extracting stone and the plethora of tools and techniques used, Harvey, Mendelle and Fisher delve into the history of stone work, whilst simultaneously situating it within contemporary practice. Opening with a photo essay on 'The Quarry', breathtaking photographs taken over the past century depict quarries around the world. The authors then follow the material's journey from its birthplace, through the various methods of extraction, exploring the material's evolution into something new with an array of sculptural techniques, whilst also giving voice to the quarry workers and stonemasons responsible. Contemporary stone sculpture and stone carving is featured within the book, with artists using stone within their practice being highlighted - such as Marc Quinn, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Gerard Mas, Isamu Naguchi and the late Louise Bourgeois - Stone includes previously unseen images of their work in production, and in some of the many stoneworking 'laboratories' and quarries featured. A visually stimulating title, Stone: A Legacy and Inspiration for Art is the ideal introduction to stone work and the perfect addition to the bookshelves of those with an interest in arts, crafts and architecture.
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''...an insanely inspiring read.'' --Design for Mankind
"Stone: A Legacy and Inspiration for Art offers an introduction to the traditional techniques of stone carving and reviews methods of extraction that are dying out. The authors travelled worldwide learning, interviewing and photographing these unique processes. The photographs in this book show the stunning results." --Popular Crafts Magazine
''A visually stimulating title, Stone is the ideal introduction to stone work & the perfect addition to the bookshelves of those with an interest in arts, crafts & architecture.'' --Funky Finds
"Stone: A Legacy and Inspiration for Art offers an introduction to the traditional techniques of stone carving and reviews methods of extraction that are dying out. The authors travelled worldwide learning, interviewing and photographing these unique processes. The photographs in this book show the stunning results." --Popular Crafts Magazine
''A visually stimulating title, Stone is the ideal introduction to stone work & the perfect addition to the bookshelves of those with an interest in arts, crafts & architecture.'' --Funky Finds
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By cjfeliziani
Format:Hardcover
Better than expected, extremely informative for all levels of sculptor or non-sculptor & excellent photography! Great for anyone in love with art, thinking to begin sculpting or established sculptor. The book has sprung from a two year project researching sculpting around the world. I strongly recommend!
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By James
Format:Hardcover
Great book, well worth getting if you work in or are interested in stone carving, sculpture or quarry's. Great pictures as well. Really inspiring!
By al
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A thorough appraisal of the world through stone, many different aspects philosophy, geology, history and the artistry are covered seamlessly and beautifully presented. A wonderful book, I have been showing everyone!
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Chose this for a gift to a friend who is a stone mason. He was totally thrilled by it, saying great images and information on the history of stone. Prompt arrival and good seller.
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