--- product_id: 1273751 title: "Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction)" price: "€ 45.05" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1273751-modelling-and-sculpting-the-human-figure-dover-art-instruction store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction) **Price:** € 45.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction) - **How much does it cost?** € 45.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1273751-modelling-and-sculpting-the-human-figure-dover-art-instruction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Is there art after modernism? Many of today's art students and professionals are finding the answer — "yes" — lies in the long-neglected field of figurative sculpture, a demanding form of expression that requires extremely rigorous technical training. Most modern schools, however, are simply not equipped to provide the necessary technical background. The republication of this highly valuable text by Edouard Lanteri, renowned teacher, sculptor, and intimate friend of Rodin (Rodin called him "my dear master, my dear friend"), makes it possible for serious students to gain the requisite skills and bridge the gap between artistic concept and figurative realization. Representing at least three thousand years of studio lore, this readily understandable, authoritative guide is a goldmine of technical information, easily comprising a four-year sculpture curriculum unavailable elsewhere. Beginning with a detailed study of modelling a head from a cast model, Lanteri gives meticulous descriptions of the anatomical features that comprise the head. Next, there are instructions for sculpting a bust from a live model: how to place the model, use the clay, take measurements, set up the all-important framework, put on hair, etc. The author also covers modelling the figure from nature, including such factors as the scale of proportions, posing the model, the chief line, contrasts of line, building up the figure, and more. Part III covers sculpting in relief (poses, fixing the background, tools, superposition of planes, color, change of light, etc.); drapery (arrangement of folds, principles of radiation, flying drapery, etc.); and medals (proportion, working the mold, inscriptions, etc.). Also discussed are principles of composition, both in relief and in the round. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of photographs, drawings, and diagrams, this work is the kind of comprehensive resource that should be a lifelong studio companion to the figure sculptor. 107 full-page photographic plates, 27 other photographs, 175 drawings and diagrams. Review: A Must Have! Edouard Lanteri was a renowned teacher of sculptor & friend of Rodin. - Modelling & Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction) is a detailed study of sculpting & modeling by Edouard. Lanteri. He was a renowned teacher of "artistic anatomy" & friend to Rodin in the late 1800s & early 1900s. So, although more current modeling & sculpturing books have been published, this reprint provides the student with the do's & don'ts of sculptor from a Master. It has lots of illustrations to assist the beginning student, as well as the professional. This is a Learning book and a studio companion! Review: Modeling Process - A good reference for complete modeling procedures. Also a good source for anatomy of human structure. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #214,575 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #18 in Sculpture Appreciation #97 in Human Figure Art (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (216) | | Dimensions | 5.48 x 0.95 x 8.12 inches | | Edition | Reissue | | ISBN-10 | 0486250067 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0486250069 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Dover Art Instruction | | Print length | 496 pages | | Publication date | October 1, 1985 | | Publisher | Dover Publications | ## Images ![Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Xd9GfIfPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Have! Edouard Lanteri was a renowned teacher of sculptor & friend of Rodin. *by L***E on September 13, 2013* Modelling & Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction) is a detailed study of sculpting & modeling by Edouard. Lanteri. He was a renowned teacher of "artistic anatomy" & friend to Rodin in the late 1800s & early 1900s. So, although more current modeling & sculpturing books have been published, this reprint provides the student with the do's & don'ts of sculptor from a Master. It has lots of illustrations to assist the beginning student, as well as the professional. This is a Learning book and a studio companion! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modeling Process *by R***D on March 23, 2025* A good reference for complete modeling procedures. Also a good source for anatomy of human structure. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used it for modelling chocolate sculpture *by K***N on April 15, 2011* I used this book to learn how to sculpt realistic human faces and heads out of modelling chocolate. I found quickly that while it has great depth of information in terms of muscular structure, I was able to skim that for the pertinent details relative to my project and skip the rest. I appreciate that Lanteri took the time to list all of the names of the different facial muscles, but I didn't need to learn them in order to work my project. The advice about using different lighting, the breakdown and order of construction of facial elements, emulating hair, and other instructions were extremely helpful. At a meeting of my local cake club, I did a demonstration of how I made the head on my award-winning Wolverine cake based on Lanteri's book and told everyone that this book is a vital manual should any of them wish to attempt to construct a realistic human sculpture. The instructions for clay translate well to modelling chocolate, so I highly recommend this book for any cake artist looking for tips on how to branch beyond cartoonish figures. That being said, where it fell short for me was the assumption that I'd have the subject in person before me in order to use calipers for measurements. Since Hugh Jackman hasn't yet seen fit to come to my kitchen to be measured, I had to go by a series of images found online. I recognize that Lanteri's book predates using Google Images for sculptural inspiration, but I really could have used a lot more advice on translating two-dimensional images into a three-dimensional form. I tried to wing it on my own via lots of measurements and ratio calculations, and got close, but not quite right. All in all, I recommend it to those who have varying levels of experience but a high level of patience and willingness to go slowly and practice. The instructions should work well for a variety of media including clay, modelling chocolate, polymer clay, or anything else that can be kept soft for long-term working. ## Frequently Bought Together - Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure (Dover Art Instruction) - Modelling and Sculpting Animals (Dover Art Instruction) - The Materials and Methods of Sculpture (Dover Art Instruction) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1273751-modelling-and-sculpting-the-human-figure-dover-art-instruction](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1273751-modelling-and-sculpting-the-human-figure-dover-art-instruction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*