Structure in Sculpture

Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1993. Folio in black jacket illus in color; xiv, 312 pages: illustrations; 30 cm Near fine in extemely soft brushed cloth-backed boards with a few glue spots to spine (bindery flaw) in a near fine jacket now in archival mylar. Small personal owner name in nest pen to front free end paper. . Hardcover. ISBN: 9780262193139, 0262193132

Heavily illustrated with many technical drawing. Well done. Contents: ... The Role of Structure in Sculpture, The Language of Structures, Phenomena and Issues, Force, Moment, and Equilibrium Point, Stability and Balance: Point, Distributed Point, and Base Attachment, Sculptures, Sculptures with Balancing Elements: Real and Illusory Balance, Balance and Movement, Relational Stability, Linear Members in Tension, Compression, and Bending, Curved Members: Arches and Cables, Frameworks, Plates and Shells, Membranes, Connections, Large-Scale Sculptures, Floating Sculptures, Landforms, Earthworks, and Earth-Related Structures, Material Types and Properties, Structural Characteristics of Materials, On Principles, Structural Rightness and Imagery, Appendix 1 Case Study of Echo of the Waves, Appendix 2 Additional Notes on Loading Conditions, Appendix 3 Additional Notes on Designing Structural Elements in Bending, Appendix 4 Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis, Photograph Credits, Index. **Heavy item. Additional shipping fees may be needed. Please inquire**