Cement Sculpture

Dick Schwanke is Professor of Art at the University of Wisconsin in Waukesha. Jean Lahti-Wagner is Assistant in the Art Department at the same university.

A good introduction to cement sculpture. Soft carving an excellent approach for the beginning sculptor. Remarks on safety are most appropriate as this aspect of working cement is too often overlooked. Step by step commentary and illustrations are welldone. -- Norman E. Keats, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point I should like to commend the authors...and the publishers of Cement Sculpture) A Studio Handbook...I find it conveys information on the art of sculpture per se as well as on the creative use of cement. The text and illustrations are clear and direct; and the whole effort conveys contagious enthusiasm for the process and results of aesthetic work in cement. -- Margaret Rahill, Curator, Charles Allis Art Museum ...a welcome contribution to the field...The concern for protection from possible health hazards is commendable. The thoroughness with which the photos and text describe a variety of approaches to modeling, carving, and casting makes this a valuable resource handbook... -- Raymond L. Gloeckler, University of Wisconsin-Madison ...a welcome contribution to the field...The concern for protection from possible health hazards is commendable. The thoroughness with which the photos and text describe a variety of approaches to modeling, carving, and casting makes this a valuable resource handbook... -- Raymond L. Gloeckler, University of Wisconsin-Madison A good introduction to cement sculpture. Soft carving an excellent approach for the beginning sculptor. Remarks on safety are most appropriate as this aspect of working cement is too often overlooked. Step by step commentary and illustrations are well done. -- Norman E. Keats, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point I should like to commend the authors...and the publishers of Cement Sculpture) A Studio Handbook...I find it conveys information on the art of sculpture per se as well as on the creative use of cement. The text and illustrations are clear and direct; and the whole effort conveys contagious enthusiasm for the process and results of aesthetic work in cement. -- Margaret Rahill, Curator, Charles Allis Art Museum