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Hale, Nathan Cabot was born on July 5, 1925 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Nathan Cabot Hale, Virginia Markoe Ferris.
( In this stimulating, thought-provoking guide, a noted s...)
In this stimulating, thought-provoking guide, a noted sculptor and teacher demonstrates how to discover a rich new design source in the abstractions inherent in natural forms. Through systematic study of such properties as line, form, shape, mass, pattern, light and dark, space, proportion, scale, perspective, and color as they appear in nature, students can learn to utilize the infinite variety and diversity of those elements as a wellspring of creative abstraction. The author invites students to learn the necessary techniques through a series of projects devoted to exploring and drawing plants, animals, birds, landscapes, seascapes, skies, and more. Lines of growth and structure, water and liquid forms, weather and atmospheric patterns, luminosity in plants and animals, earth colors and lightning are among the sources of abstraction available to the artist who is aware of them. This book will train you to see and use these elements and many more. An intriguing blend of art, psychology, and the natural sciences, Abstraction in Art and Nature is profusely illustrated with over 370 photographs, scientific illustrations, diagrams, and reproductions of works by the great masters. It not only offers a mind-stretching new way of learning and teaching basic design, but deepens our awareness of the natural environment. In short, Mr. Hale's book is an indispensable guide that artists, teachers, and students will want to have close at hand for instruction, inspiration, and practical guidance.
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(Stimulating, thought-provoking guide to finding rich sour...)
Stimulating, thought-provoking guide to finding rich sources of creative abstraction in lines of growth and structure, water and liquid forms, weather patterns, earth colors, many other natural elements. Over 370 photographs and other illustrations.
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( In this generously illustrated guide, newly revised and...)
In this generously illustrated guide, newly revised and updated, a well-known American sculptor shares his forty years of experience working with welded sculpture techniques. Nathan Cabot Hale begins with the basic assumption that it is necessary for a sculptor-welder to have the same professional skills as a good job-welder. To help readers gain those skills, he demonstrates both traditional and comparatively new welding methods step by step, including the oxyacetylene technique in modeling small-scale figurative sculpture. Mr. Hale first discusses the basic tools and techniques of welded sculpture, then addresses the construction of abstract and organic shapes and modeling solid figures. This is followed by detailed coverage of finishing techniques, arc welding, and welding large-scale commissioned works. He even dispenses helpful practical advice on the economics of fine art — exhibiting work, staying alive, searching out public and private support, and more. Over 80 helpful diagrams and more than 100 photographs accompany the text, demonstrating techniques and procedures and depicting works in progress as well as finished works. In a new chapter written specially for this edition, Mr. Hale shares the heartening artistic philosophy he has developed over his long and distinguished career. Sculptors at many levels of accomplishment will find his book instructive and inspiring.
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Hale, Nathan Cabot was born on July 5, 1925 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Nathan Cabot Hale, Virginia Markoe Ferris.
Bachelor of Science, Empire State College, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, The Union Institute, Cincinnati, 1976.
Instructor sculpture Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, 1960. Instructor anatomy and the elements of drawing Art Students League of New York, 1975—1986. Instructor sculpture National Academy Schulpture, New York City, 1985.
Director The Ages of Man Foundation, since 1968. Lecturer in field; consultant in field. Instructor drawing and anatomy Art Student's League, 1985—1990.
Senior editor Art World, 1985—1989. With United States Marine Corps, 1941-1942, with United States Merchant Marine, 1944-1945.
(Stimulating, thought-provoking guide to finding rich sour...)
( In this stimulating, thought-provoking guide, a noted s...)
( In this generously illustrated guide, newly revised and...)
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Director Ages of Man Foundation, since 1969. Fellow: National Sculpture Society. Member: National Academy Design (Gold medal in sculpture 1990), Century Association.
Married Alison Elizabeth Boothby, December 27, 1964. Children: Terri Dean, Lisa Jenny Rose.