Abraham Lincoln Sculpture: created by Avard T. Fairbanks Contributor(s): Fairbanks, Avard T. (Author), Fairbanks, Eugene F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1480003794 ISBN-13: 9781480003798 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $23.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art | Sculpture & Installation |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.93 lbs) 176 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book will be of interest to Lincoln scholars, and artists engaged in creating sculpture using waste molds for the lost wax method, marble sculpting, and bas relief sculpture. Many photos and illustrations showing each step of processes. Avard T. Fairbanks created nearly 100 public monuments and many other fine masterpieces of art during his career as a professional sculptor spanning more than 75 years. Among these, a significant number were of Abraham Lincoln for locations throughout the United States. This collection is intended to promote the ideals that Abraham Lincoln personified. Included are many illustrations showing how a monumental sculpture is created. |