An introduction to the artistic medium of stone including creating artworks with different types of stone, traditional and new techniques, stone treasures from around the world, and where and how artists work and show their art
Includes index
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"First published in 2006 by Macmillan Education Australia ... South Yarra, Australia"--Title page verso
Stone artists -- What is stone? -- Stone work -- Focus on technique--Cutting and polishing -- Stone history -- Stone treasures -- Case study--Taj Mahal -- Where stone artists work -- Case study--Constantin Brancusi -- Showing stone artworks -- Stone artists' groups -- Case study--Inuit stone carving -- Project--Make an Inuit-syle carving -- Stone timeline -- Glossary -- Index