When people think of stone carving and sculpture, they often picture the ancient Greeks and Romans or master artists such as Michelangelo. Today, few artists are willing to trade paintbrushes for ...

Stone has long occupied a singular position within human culture, functioning not merely as a material but as a conceptual ...

This story was originally published on myAJC.com on Sept. 28, 2016, five days after Roy Faulkner, the man who carved Stone Mountain’s Confederate monument, died. It's a warm day in September and, with ...

Before they teach you about chisels and pneumatic tools, the resident artists of the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center warn you about wild snakes and poisonous parsnip. My dad and I had enrolled in ...

A small town in Central Mexico is home to around 200 open-air carving workshops, from which an astonishing array of sculptures continuously emerges. Leonel Uribe Franco works on a carving in an ...

Walking through a historic district, it’s hard not to be captivated by the intricate details that crown older buildings. Stone carvings and ornate cornices aren't just decorative flourishes; they are ...

The stones they carve come from the Mashou Mountains, about 25 kilometers northwest of Xinjiang county. Thanks to local ...

A little over three months after Paris' Notre Dame caught fire, French officials say the cathedral is still in a precarious state and needs to be stabilized. Ultimately, they aim to restore the ...

In this video, I showcase my first-ever attempt at carving a female torso sculpture out of Calacatta marble and epoxy. The ...