Stone

Stone artists are people who design and make artworks with minerals from the earth. They include stonemasons, architects, sculptors, jewelers, and lapidaries. Each book in the Artists at Work series presents artists who work with a particular material. In this book, Stone, read about: Creating artworks with different types of stone, Traditional and new techniques, Stone treasures from around the world, Where and how stone artists work and show their art. Special features: Three case studies Taj Mahal, artist, Constantin Brancusi, Inuit stone carving, A project Make an Inuit-style carving. Book jacket.