--- product_id: 1781070 title: "The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book)" brand: "lark books" price: "990.42 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1781070-the-figure-in-clay-contemporary-sculpting-techniques-by-master-artists store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book) **Brand:** lark books **Price:** 990.42 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book) by lark books - **How much does it cost?** 990.42 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1781070-the-figure-in-clay-contemporary-sculpting-techniques-by-master-artists) ## Best For - lark books enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lark books brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book) ## Images ![The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NGYK595PL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Meh... *by H***E on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on November 23, 2010* I bought this based on all the high reviews, but I am sorely disappointed. The book has 9 chapters devoted to an individual artist. Within each chapter are three offerings: a discussion by the artist of art history, technique and/or inspiration; a pictoral explaination of their technique; and a gallery of their work and invited artists.The gallery: I see a collection of artists' photos such as this as intended to inspire creativity and desire to create. Unfortunately for me, the work of the "invited artists" was almost universally appalling. Scooby and friends naked on the toilet, smoking dope and reading comics while calling it "US Interests" is neither inspiring nor particularly creative. Everybody has their opinion and this is mine. If you agree with mine, this is probably not the book for you. If you think this sort of subject matter is genius then here is a book full of "genius".That said, I do not wish to decry all of the works in here. Adrian Arleo's "Honey Child" is brilliant and "Plumage" is inspiring, all of Christyl Boger's sculpting is magnificent (though not necessarily her finishes), Justin Novak's "Disfigurine (Competition)" is very interesting, and I enjoyed Nan Smith's work with casting and molds.The techniques: The pictoral guides are moderately helpful. The techiniques discussed are rather limited however. You get Coil, Coil + Pinch, Slab + Casting, Coil, Slab, Pinch, Casting + Molds, Coil + Form, and Coil + Pinch (notice a theme?). The book should be released under the name "The Figure in Coiled Clay" so people won't get confused into thinking this book has more to offer than that.The discussions by the artists: this sort of thing is hard to judge because each artist speaks in a different voice that is heard differently by each reader. I won't even attempt to offer a review or judgement of these parts because of the individual personal nature. In reading all 9 of these accounts you may find only one sentence that speaks to you (or more than one even). But if that sentence is the one you are needing to see or hear to get you started, then this book was priceless. So I offer no guidance or judgements on these parts.I wouldn't call this book bad, and is probably useful to some. For me it is nowhere near the top of my list. If you want an extensive collection of sculpture books this one should be included eventually. Or if you are interested in the Coil technique, this may be the best book out there (I really couldn't say). If you want a short list of books on proportions and techniques, this doesn't belong. It therefore appears that I am more of a Classical Sculpture fan, I find very little to motivate, inspire or interest me here beyond the few I mentioned previously. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a joy! *by S***R on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on September 11, 2008* Fantastic book! What a joy! I agree with some of the other reviews that this is perhaps, not a book for novice sculptors. However, if you are working in clay; already been creating sculptures; and are looking for a way to increase the size of your work, this is the book for you. It will be a timeless treasure for me. Just seeing how other sculptors are currently working gets my juices flowing.Pay particular attention to the "gallery" at the end of each section. After being blown away by the featured artists work, you get into their heads a little more by seeing examples they have chosen of other sculptors work. Good stuff!If you are a beginner, don't be put off by the lack of basic information. Go take a class in clay--whether it's on the wheel or hand-building--get inspired and keep this book to remind you of what could be in your future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent condition very happy with purchase. *by W***K on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on May 25, 2021* Excellent condition very happy with purchase. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1781070-the-figure-in-clay-contemporary-sculpting-techniques-by-master-artists](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1781070-the-figure-in-clay-contemporary-sculpting-techniques-by-master-artists) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*