Carvings, masks, reliefs Books
V & A Publishing Japanese Netsuke
Book Synopsis'You will have a moment of quiet delight and a mood of introspection to carry you away.' Edmund de Waal Prized by collectors from East to West, Japanese netsuke are tiny objects of wonder that originated as utilitarian accessories for traditional Japanese dress. Over the centuries these small carved toggles, designed to hook over the top of the kimono sash, evolved into high-fashion depictions of all aspects of Japanese life. In this richly illustrated and highly accessible book, Julia Hutt draws on the V&A's world-famous netsuke collection to explore the origins and techniques of this captivating art form.
£17.00
Arnoldsche Dreher Carvings: Gemstone Animals from
Book SynopsisEngravers Gerd and Patrick Dreher are famous the world over for their masterly animal figures, each of which is cut from a single gemstone. In the early twentieth century, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather all cut gemstones for Faberge - mostly agate but also ruby, obsidian, aquamarine, citrine and rock crystal. Today, creations are still being meticulously made by hand using traditional techniques. The realistic miniature forms of mice, snails, toads, monkeys and hippos are designed by the two artists in multilayered and coloured gemstones so that, for example, the faces, palms of the hand or soles of the feet shine in an iridescent red-brown agate while the bodies are worked in the glossy deep black part of the stone. These unique engravings are today some of the rarest examples of the highest quality in craftsmanship, and represent fascination of the highest cultural degree in a world of increasing globalisation.
£48.60
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Anatomical Venus
Book SynopsisBeneath the original Venetian glass and rosewood case at La Specola in Florence lies Clemente Susini's Anatomical Venus (c. 1790), a perfect object whose luxuriously bizarre existence challenges belief. This title reveals the evolution of the enigmatic sculptures from wax effigy to fetish figure and the embodiment of the uncanny.Trade Review'Wonderful and epically illustrated' - Telegraph'Fabulous … A mesmerising marriage of art and science' - Tatler'Joanna Ebenstein's sumptuous book is fascinated by this era in which the study of nature was also the study of philosophy; in which a body created for medical purposes could also be read as a work of art' - Guardian'An enchanting and repulsive book' - Huffington Post'What Ebenstein argues is beguiling to our contemporary brains is that the figures weren't strictly medical, but beautiful as well' - vice.comTable of ContentsForeword • Introduction • 1. Wax • 2. Theology/History/Italy • 3. Theatre/Fairground/ Spectacle • 4. Eroticism/Romanticism/Gender • 5. Aesthetics and Death • 6. The Uncanny • 7. Surrealism • Afterword
£20.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Art of Letter Carving in Stone
Book Synopsis"The Art of Letter Carving in Stone" portrays the beauty of this age-old craft alongside practical instruction. Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, it guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering and making simple designs, and for the more experienced it explains a new proportioning system for classical Roman capitals and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations. Topics covered include the development of twentieth-century letter carving; detailed instruction for V-incising the key strokes of letters; drawing a range of alphabets for use in letter carving; making inscriptions, gilding and painting letters and finally, designing headstones and plaques, house names and poetry texts. This beautiful book illustrates a wide range of exciting and creative pieces, and celebrates the inspiring work of contemporary letter carvers.
£23.75
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Wyvern Collection
Book SynopsisThis volume, the second catalogue of the Wyvern Collection, celebrates an outstanding group of medieval ivory carvings and small sculpture, the finest assemblage of its kind in private hands. The book has pieces from every period of the Middle Ages, including rare examples from the Early Christian era; spectacular panels from the workshops of tenth-century Constantinople; objects produced by the celebrated carvers active in south Italy in the eleventh and twelfth centuries; and several important pieces from the Romanesque period. At the heart of the collection is an outstanding group of Gothic ivories whose highlights include one of the most important secular medieval ivories discovered in recent years. The collection also features a number of small amber, hardstone, jet, wood and mother-of-pearl carvings. In addition to their virtuoso craftsmanship, many of these objects have illustrious histories as part of famous aristocratic or ecclesiastical collections. This is a precious opportu
£55.25
Vintage Publishing The Hare With Amber Eyes
Book Synopsis**THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** **WINNER OF THE 2010 COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD** 264 wood and ivory carvings, none of them bigger than a matchbox: Edmund de Waal was entranced when he first encountered the collection in his great uncle Iggie's Tokyo apartment.Trade Review[A] wonderful book -- Dame Felicity Lott * Waitrose Weekend *In a decade where memoir became the dominant genre, this immensely evocative family history told via the journey through the generations of some Japanese miniature figures stood out -- Andrew Holgate * Sunday Times, *Books of the Decade* *An evocative narrative of art, inheritance and loss * Homes & Antiques *From a hard and vast archival mass...Mr de Waal has fashioned, stroke by minuscule stroke, a book as fresh with detail as if it had been written from life, and as full of beauty and whimsy as a netsuke from the hands of a master carver. * The Economist *This remarkable book... a meditation on touch, exile, space and the responsibility of inheritance... like the netsuke themselves, this book is impossible to put down. you have in your hands a masterpiece. -- Frances Wilson * The Sunday Times *
£11.69
Pearson Education Study Skills for Art Design and Media Students
Book SynopsisStewart Mann currently works as a visiting lecturer in the Faculty of Cultural and Creative Industries at the University of Hertfordshire. His teaching experience includes practical, critical and contextual studies in a variety of subjects at foundation studies and undergraduate level and he has been Admissions Officer for the School for many years. Table of ContentsDraft contents Chapter 1 Introduction Part 1 Helping you to prepare for study and knowing yourself as a learner Chapter 2 Art, design and media – preparing for study in higher education Chapter 3 How you learn Part 2 Day to Day Studies Chapter 4 Studying the arts, design and media Chapter 5 Gathering information Chapter 6 Approaches to project work Chapter 7 Tackling practical project work Chapter 8 Tackling academic project work Chapter 9 Assessment, crits, presentations Chapter 10 Preparing for the future - work experience and careers Part 3 An introduction to critical, contextual, cultural studies Part 4 Specialist Media Glossaries
£25.21
University of Washington Press Totem Pole Carving
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A compelling introduction to the artistic techniques, training processes, and the cultural imperatives that are underlying the carving. It is, finally, a celebration of both artistic talent and cultural persistence." * Journal of the West *"An important record of late-twentieth-century pole carving that will be appreciated by future historians of Northwest Coast art." * American Indian Quarterly *
£21.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Ice Carving Made Easy 2e
Book Synopsis"With this new edition of Ice Carving Made Easy, Second Edition, Joe Amendola shares with all present and future ice carvers the resurgence of this historic art form. This book will guide and inspire thousands of chefs and artists to enjoy the artistic fulfillment, professionalism, and camaraderie of the exciting art of ice carving.Table of ContentsThe History of Ice Carving. Opportunities for Ice Carvers. Tools and Accessories. Types of Ice. Styrofoam Carvings. Starting to Carve. Setting Up Your Carvings. Special Circumstances. Design Patterns. Specific Projects. Ice-Carving Associations and Manufacturers.
£67.46
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC sculptinginwood
Book SynopsisA complete guide on sculpting in wood for the beginner upwards. Filled with step-by-step guidance and projects of increasing difficulty.Trade Review'Provide (s) useful information for the beginner, with introduction to the materials and tools that will be needed, and step-by-step projects that progress through increasing levels of skill' The Artist 'This is a book which should enable you to get started and make worthwhile progress without being so complex as to put you off.' Art Book Review (August 2007)
£25.50
Duckworth Books The Lost Carving
Book SynopsisRepublished to meet the resurgent interest in wood arts and craft, an inspiring reflection on creativity and mastery by a world-renowned artisanTrade Review'A wonderful book... riveting' Edmund de Waal'An illuminating and exhilarating book, as intricate and wonderfully engaging as the carvings that lie at its heart' TLS, Best Books of the Year'A beautifully written account of craft and inspiration' The New Republic, Best Books of the Year'One of those gentle quest memoirs in which the reader becomes an intimate... Esterly writes evocatively... Full of fine-grained and engaging detail' Mail on Sunday'A beautiful, intricate mediation on creativity and discovery, on fire and rebirth, on culture and history. Truly, this is a story to be pored over with love and admiration' Elizabeth Gilbert'Every now and then there comes along a memoir that stands out for its beauty, its ability to charm, and its insights into a life given over to art. This lovely book about woodcarving is just such a work. Entrancing' Alexander McCall Smith‘A big moment for the obscure world of wood carving' Wall Street Journal
£9.89
The Crowood Press Ltd Ivory
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and authoritative study Ivory provides a global history of the material's uses, origins and controversies - from the myths and beliefs held by prehistoric man, through its utilitarian uses in the Arctic and the beautiful carvings in medieval Europe, to its links with war, the slave trade, and religion.
£42.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Gargoyles and Grotesques
Book SynopsisGargoyles are an architectural feature designed to throw rainwater clear of the walls of a building. Widely used on medieval churches, these water spouts were often richly decorated and fashioned as serpents'' heads and grotesque demons. Today, the term gargoyle is also popularly applied to any carved decorative head or creature high up on a building, and this book is an exploration of all of these enchanting features. Written by an academic and stonecarver, it is the perfect introduction to this fascinating subject from the medieval period to the modern. It explores the typical imagery, the theories that explain them, and considers the carvings within their architectural and social contexts.Table of ContentsIntroduction /The Medieval Context /Patrons and Masons /The Imagery of Gargoyles and Grotesques /Gargoyles and the Gothic Revival /The Conservation of Gargoyles and Grotesques /Places to Visit /Further Reading /Index
£8.54
Edinburgh University Press The Dome of the Rock and its Umayyad Mosaic
Book SynopsisWhen was the Dome of the Rock built and what meanings was the structure meant to convey. This book returns to one of the important pieces of evidence: the mosaic inscriptions running around the two faces of the octagonal arcade. Detailed examination of the physical characteristics, morphology and content of these inscriptions provides new evidence.
£99.00
Royal British Columbia Museum The Magic Leaves A History of Haida Argillite
Book SynopsisPeter Macnair and Alan Hoover recount the history of Haida argillite carving since it began in the early 1800s, and they describe more than 200 examples from the extensive collection of the Royal BC Museum. Argillite is a dense, black shale mined from a quarry on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), reserved for the exclusive use of Haida carvers. Argillite works are unique in style and character, ranging from ceremonial pipes and model poles to elaborate platters and chests. 'The careful scholarship of Peter Macnair and Alan Hoover has ensured that The Magic Leaves remains an authoritative text on the types, subjects and history of argillite carving. Argillite carvings made for the souvenir, ethnographic and fine-art markets maintained and developed Indigenous stylistic and narrative traditions. The beautiful black slate of Haida Gwaii continues to be a vehicle for profound expressions of Haida history and artistic innovation.' - Dr. Martha Black, from the Foreword.Trade ReviewThe maturation of native art scholarship, which acknowledges the historical dimension and the need for rigorous museum and archival research as the fundamental starting point for all serious investigation, is being finally reached in the 1980s. The Magic Leaves will no doubt contribute significantly to that process of maturation of native art as art history. BC Studies No. 66
£24.26
University of Arizona Press Kachina Dolls
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£24.71
University of Arizona Press Crafting Identity
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£53.10
Stobart Davies Ltd Fundamentals of Figure Carving
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£21.25
Stobart Davies Ltd Carving Facial Expressions
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£12.60
Stobart Davies Ltd Grinling Gibbons and the English Woodcarving
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£25.50
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology,U.S. Feeding the Ancestors
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£18.86
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Songbird Carving II
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£36.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Gnomes with Tom Wolfe
Book SynopsisThese ancient creatures from folklore have captured the modern imagination, including Tom Wolfe''s. In this book he brings his creativity and skill to the task of creating a whole community of gnomes, bringing them to life from a block of wood. With each step illustrated in full color, Tom takes the carver cut-by-cut to a finished figure. The book includes a gallery and patterns for 5 other gnomes plus gnome accessories such as mushrooms and a cart. The gnomes are exciting projects, allowing the carver to add a little of his or her own creativity to the work. The step-by-step illustrations mean that even the beginning carver can end up with a gnome he or she will be proud of. In this book, Tom makes extensive use of the power carving tools that have found such widespread acceptance in the carving community. Tom uses them principally for finishing and detail work; carvers will find his techniques helpful.
£10.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chip Carving Pennsylvania Dutch Designs
Book SynopsisThis new book by Pam Gresham explores the wealth of design motifs developed by the German immigrants to Pennsylvania. These Pennsylvania Dutch designs are perfect for the medium of chip carving. Flowing lines combine with geometrical forms to create delightful and challenging patterns for the chip carver. Pam applies a variety the designs to a Wilkom plaque and a beautiful bible box. She leads the reader step-by-step through the process of chip carving each of these creations. In addition there is a gallery where the Pennsylvania Dutch designs are applied to other objects with wonderful results. For chip carvers who are familiar with Pam''s other books, this is a welcome addition. For those new to chip carving, this new book will inspire and guide you through the process of this delightful craft.
£10.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Moses with Helen Gibson
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£10.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd POWER CARVING SANTAS WITH TOM WOLFE Schiffer Book
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£11.39
Museum of New Mexico Press Changing Dreams
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£32.79
Pindar Press Studies on Metalwork Ivories and Stone
Book SynopsisPeter Lasko, expert in Medieval luxury arts, authored Ars Sacra, the primary reference in the field. His collection of 21 papers covers sculpture, metalwork, ivory carving, restoration ethics, and art history discipline.Table of ContentsPreface The Comb of St. Cuthbert A Romanesque Ivory Carving Exhibition of Romanesque Art at Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela Der Goldpokal der Konige von Frankreich und England The Thorn Reliquary: the Art of the Parisian Goldsmiths of c. 1400 The Signet Ring of Richard I of England An English Romanesque Portable Altar The Pentecost Panel and Godefroid de Claire The Rattlesden St. John The Escrain de Charlemagne The Courtauld Institute of Art and Art History in Great Britain An Unnoticed Leaf of a Late Antique Ivory Diptych and the Temple of Mercury in Rome The Concept of Regionalism in French Romanesque Two Ivory Kings in the British Museum and the Norman Conquest Anglo-Saxon or Norman? Observations on Some Ivories at the Hayward Gallery The Tomb of St. Bernward of Hildesheim The Enger Cross The Impact of German-speaking Refugees in Britain on the Fine Arts Der Einfluss der deutschen Kunstgeschichte in England The Principles of Restoration Der Krodo-Altar und der Kaisersthul in Goslar Additional Notes Index
£60.54
Oratia Media Te Toki me te Whao The Story of Mori Carving
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£27.99
Oratia Books Te Toi Whakairo
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£27.99
AuthorHouse Learning How to Scrimshaw
£10.90
University of Toronto Press Yakuglas Legacy
Book SynopsisThrough a balanced reading of the historical period and James' artistic production, Ronald W. Hawker argues that James' shift to contemporary art forms allowed the artist to make a critical statement about the vitality of Kwakwaka'wakw cultureTrade Review'Yakuglas' Legacy is unreservedly recommended for community and academic library Canadian Art History collections and supplemental studies reading lists.' -- James A. Cox Mid-West Book review January 2017Table of ContentsIllustrations Preface Introduction Chapter One: James' World Chapter Two: Style Chapter Three: Masks and Ceremonial Objects Chapter Four: Totem Poles Chapter Five: Model Poles and Curio Items Chapter Six: Two Dimensional Art Conclusion: Yakuglas' Legacy Bibliography Endnotes
£26.99
MY - University of Toronto Press Yakuglas Legacy The Art and Times of Charlie
Book SynopsisThrough a balanced reading of the historical period and James' artistic production, Ronald W. Hawker argues that James' shift to contemporary art forms allowed the artist to make a critical statement about the vitality of Kwakwaka'wakw cultureTrade Review'Yakuglas' Legacy is unreservedly recommended for community and academic library Canadian Art History collections and supplemental studies reading lists.' -- James A. Cox Mid-West Book review January 2017Table of ContentsIllustrations Preface Introduction Chapter One: James' World Chapter Two: Style Chapter Three: Masks and Ceremonial Objects Chapter Four: Totem Poles Chapter Five: Model Poles and Curio Items Chapter Six: Two Dimensional Art Conclusion: Yakuglas' Legacy Bibliography Endnotes
£57.80
Boston Mills Press Carve Your Own Totem Pole
Book SynopsisHow to plan, carve and paint your personal totem pole. This well-illustrated guidebook includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native traditions, techniques and patterns. It examines the historic and modern tools involved. And it also presents great ideas for carving a totem pole, whether with traditional designs or more personal folk-art motifs. Carving instructor Wayne Hill reveals how to select the right wood and use the correct tools to best advantage. Artist Jimi McKee shows how to create drawings and templates in authentic West Coast styles. There are also special notes on the meanings of figures, along with many instructions on painting your totem pole and recommendations for placement. A folk-art family totem pole will be treasured for years to come. This handy illustrated guide includes all the background and information required to create one. AUTHORS: Wayne Hill and Jimi McKee have created more than 300 totem poles for villages, towns, cities, businesses, corporations, families and individuals. Photographer Bev McMullen has had her work featured in books, magazines, newspapers and calendars.
£18.95
Fox Chapel Publishing Scroll Saw Relief
Book SynopsisTurn your favorite fretwork pattern into something special with the techniques found in this book. Features tips and ready-to-use patterns for more than 70 stunning projects!
£13.46
Independent Publishers Group Compound Scroll Saw Patterns: Original 2-in-1
Book SynopsisA new challenge for scroll saw craftsmen how to create a single object that is shaped so that two different subjects are revealed with the object is turned 90 degrees. Compound figures are createdwhen a single object is shaped so that two different subjects are revealed when the object is turned 90 degrees-from one angle it is an angel, from another a butterfly. This intermediate level book provides 128 scroll saw patterns for creating these objects and detailed instructions on how to execute the tricky scroll saw maneuvers required to cut them. Take a look at one of Sam Keener's scroll saw pieces and you'll see an angel. Turn it 90 degrees and look again. Now you'll see a butterfly perched on a flower. Pick up another piece: one side is a musical note; the other is a saxophone. A step beyond "three-dimensional" scroll saw projects, these two-in-one figures are made with a unique cutting technique perfected by author and artist Sam Keener.
£11.88
Independent Publishers Group Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and
Book SynopsisAttention, woodcarvers! Attention, horse lovers! With over 150 color photographs, you will learn step-by-step how to lay out patterns, how to measure and mark levels, and how to create the illusion of depth by following along as the author demonstrates how to carve a horse's head in high relief. Then, apply your new-found techniques to the five spectacular horse patterns included. The inventor of the Koch Sharpening System, author Kurt Koch is a master woodcarver. With this guide, you will also learn techniques that you can apply to your other relief projects such as cutting the initial outline, removing large areas of wood, and carving manes. Carving Horse Portraits In Relief is an easy-to-follow guide for any aspiring woodcarver to create any crafted work of art. It won't be long before you have completed your own piece of art. The patterns inside include wild mustangs, bridle horses, race horses, and more. Koch gives you a thorough understanding of the basics and, in great detail, explains the equipment, the chisels that are needed, and what each of them can do for your project. This is the perfect book to come back to multiple times as a reference. Chapters include: *Getting Started *Using Basswood *Carving Tools & Their Edges *Reference Material Step-By-Step *Outline *First Level *Second Level *Next Levels *Base Level *Features *Back cutting *Carving Hair *Final Details *Demonstration Time Lapse *Reference Photos *Patterns *Gouge and Chisel Chart. Whether you are a beginner newly introduced to this wonderful craft, a woodcarver expanding on your skills, or an experienced carver brushing up on your techniques, this book will educate and inspire you. It's like having a master carver at your side!
£11.88
Fox Chapel Publishing Carving Award Winning Songbirds: Three
Book SynopsisAn in-depth guide tocarving realistic birds providing all the expert guidance you need to succeed! With more than 850 color photos and 100 illustrations, this book unlocks all the tricks of the trade, and will be constantly referred to when carving any songbird. Learn all the latest tips and carving techniques of one of the world's great bird carvers, Lori Corbett. Inside are 3 detailed step-by-step carving projects to help build your carving and painting skills, including tools and materials, bird anatomy, texturing feathers, planning dramatic poses, painting and much more. Hundreds of clear reference photos help illustrate the easy-to-follow patterns for 3 popular birds: a mountain bluebird, a cedar waxwing, and a red-breasted nuthatch.
£25.21
Fox Chapel Publishing Extreme Pumpkin Carving: 20 Amazing Designs from
Book SynopsisWant to make the best pumpkin in your neighborhood? Here's how! Whether you prefer to use professional woodworking tools or a regular kitchen knife, you'll learn to create a jaw-dropping pumpkin with Extreme Pumpkin Carving. The incredible designs included will be sure to impress and amaze.*20 awesome patterns for three-dimensional faces & scenes *Step-by-step directions for professional pumpkin carving using kitchen knives or carving tools *Expert advice - Learn how to create realistic facial elements like cheeks, lips, and eyebrows and bring your pumpkins to life! *An amazing gallery of expertly designed pumpkin art, with pictures of each finished carving *Uses Whole Pumpkins - no scooping necessary! Take your pumpkin carving skills to the next level with this collection of designs. Explore design options not traditionally found on a Jack-O-Lantern. Learn expert carving techniques to make your Halloween designs stand out from everyone else's. This compilation of designs uses carving techniques usually reserved for woodworking and stonework, enabling you to make the kind of eye-catching designs that your guests and visitors will not soon forget. The designs assembled in this collection showcase the unconventional style of carving into the flesh instead of through the pumpkin. This allows the artist an opportunity to focus on three-dimensional design, leaving room to add definition to lips, noses, cheeks, and other facial features. Pumpkin carving has become a beloved Halloween tradition, and you will learn about how this art form became a part of it. Plus you can learn how to select the right pumpkin for your design, then follow the step-by-step instructions to make a memorable Jack-O-Lantern. With a detailed photo gallery of the included designs and the necessary instruction to make it come to life, your neighborhood will never forget the designs that you make. From spooky to amazing, make your holiday décor stand out and create lasting memories this Halloween with Extreme Pumpkin Carving.
£11.58
Fox Chapel Publishing Realistic Dogs: A How-to Workbook for Carvers and
Book SynopsisMan's best friend receives top-billing in Realistic Dogs. Written for intermediate to advanced carvers using power carving tools, Realistic Dogs will show you how to capture the unique personality found in a variety of dog breeds including: Short-haired Dachshund, Lhasa Apso, Golden Retriever Puppy, Pointer, Boxer, Great Dane, and more.
£12.30
Fox Chapel Publishing The Decorative Decoy Carver's Ultimate Painting
Book SynopsisSeries Two of the 2-volume set features 12 additional species of duck patterns. Both volumes include both hen and drakes, and more than 60 color reference photos of the ducks in their natural habitat. These are upgraded editions of Burk's previously published Decorative Decoy Designs #1, 2 - now out of print. Advances in computer scanning mean the colors are tremendously improved in this edition. Plus, the bindings much sturdier and easier to use.
£23.70
Fox Chapel Publishing Little Book of Wooden Bowls: Wood-Turned Bowls
Book SynopsisThis craftsman's companion celebrates the woodturners and innovative artists from around the world who have taken bowl-making to a higher level of aesthetic form. Little Book of Wooden Bowls features 31 of today's finest woodworkers and artisans--such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell, and Marilyn Campbell--who share their personal motivations, thought processes, and the studio techniques they employ to bring out the breathtaking beauty of wood. Each artist's profile includes full-color, studio-quality photographs of their most spectacular work, including vessels, bowls, platters, and more, along with insights on their design ideas and objectives. Curated by prominent wood art authorities Kevin Wallace and Terry Martin, this book is sure to become a treasure in every woodworking library.
£9.99
Africa World Press Carving Wood, Making History: The Fakeye Family,
Book SynopsisA history of Yoruba woodcarving, its place in African and general Art History, and a specific look at the Fakeye family.
£31.96
Skyhorse Publishing The Art of Whittling: Classic Woodworking
Book SynopsisThe Art of Whittling has provided readers with a wonderful introduction to the enjoyable hobby of whittling for decades. First published in 1930, Walter L. Faurot’s guide was one of the first manuals on the subject. This book contains a wealth of traditional whittling projects that are not found in many other books today.Rediscover such classics as: Interlocking wooden puzzles Rings and dumbbells Continuous wooden chains Ships inside bottlesPerfect for a beginner or someone looking to enhance their whittling skills, this book also contains instructions for making such items as working wooden scissors and pliers, balls in cages, entwined hearts, fans, animal toys, and joint work. Enjoy exploring a new hobby with this unabridged republication of the original edition.
£10.02
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Grinling Gibbons: Master Carver
Book SynopsisMaster Carver Grinling Gibbons (1648–1721) is famous for his breathtakingly delicate, intricate and realistic carvings, both in wood and stone. Tantalising cascades of fruit and flowers, puffy-cheeked cherubs, crowds of figures and flourishes of architecture are all trademark features of his energetic, animated carvings that grace stately homes, palaces, churches and colleges across the country. His work can be found in some of Britain’s most beloved buildings, including St Paul’s Cathedral and Hampton Court Palace. From his early work in the Low Countries to his ‘discovery’ by the diarist John Evelyn in London, and his appointment as the king’s Master Carver, this book celebrates Grinling Gibbons’ unequalled talent, his visionary genius, and his ability to transform humble pieces of wood into some of the most exquisite artworks of his day.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Origins and Genius of Grinling Gibbons By Royal Appointment Oxford and Cambridge Chapels, Churches and a Cathedral Country Houses and Stately Homes Latter Days Further Reading Places to Visit Index
£8.54
Liverpool University Press Public Sculpture of Edinburgh (Volume 1): The Old
Book SynopsisThis is the twentieth volume in the Public Sculpture of Britain series, the ambitious collaboration between Liverpool University Press and the Public Monuments and Sculpture Association that will eventually document the outdoor sculptural heritage of the whole of the UK. Public sculpture is defined in this context as any work of three-dimensional art located in an unregulated public space, typically consisting of free-standing commemorative monuments, architectural carvings and statues attached to buildings, and contemporary site-specific interventions. A subject that was until recently overlooked as a matter of marginal relevance to the history of art, public sculpture has been shown through the Liverpool University Press series to offer a range of important insights into the built environment, enriching our understanding of architecture and city planning, and raising many challenging issues relating to the development of society as a whole. This is nowhere better illustrated than in Edinburgh, where the richness of its history as a capital city, and the dramatic power of its urban topography, have combined to create a uniquely fertile breeding ground for public sculpture of every kind. With the coverage divided between two companion volumes, the study begins appropriately with the historic Old Town, and the various suburbs extending from it to the south.Trade Review‘The Depth of detail, the lavish use of black and white photographs and the helpful indices and artists’ biographies are exemplary... These two handsome volumes will be key reference works for years to come but they are also of great interest to the public.’ Fiona Pearson, Journal of the Scottish Society for Art History‘Public Sculpture of Edinburgh is a triumph. It will be impossible to surpass, surely, by whatever measure one may care to adduce. In scholarship and in meticulous attention to detail (on the one hand) and (on the other) in lively discussion of, or trenchant opinion on, individual works of sculpture or the sculptural programmes which adorn the city’s grander buildings and public spaces it could not conceivably be bettered. No more significant work on the fabric of Scotland’s capital city has appeared in recent times.’ Iain Gordon Brown, Scottish Archives'These lovely books are all that anyone could ask for, and more. [...] Overall, Public Sculpture of Edinburgh is a remarkable achievement and a superb testament to the vitality of this great city and its public art.' William S. Rodner, SCOTIA: Interdisciplinary Journal of Scottish Studies
£27.50
Liverpool University Press Public Sculpture of Edinburgh (Volume 2): The New
Book SynopsisThis book is the companion to Public Sculpture of Edinburgh, volume 1, ‘The Old Town and South Edinburgh’, extending the coverage to the First New Town and its environs, and beyond that to the former independent burgh of Leith. It provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the entire spectrum of public sculptures to be found in these parts of the city, including free-standing commemorative monuments, architectural carvings, and contemporary site-specific interventions. Based on extensive new research, the text is structured as a catalogue raisonné, with each entry comprising a detailed description of the work, an account of how it came to be commissioned, and an analysis of its cultural significance. There are also separate appendices dealing with important works that have been lost or destroyed, minor works and sculptural coats of arms. The study of public sculpture is now recognised as offering a range of new insights into the development of the urban realm. Those insights are brought together here to provide a comprehensive resource for historians, architects, urban planners and conservators, and a narrative history that will be of interest to all who care about Edinburgh, and wish to celebrate its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Trade Review‘The Depth of detail, the lavish use of black and white photographs and the helpful indices and artists’ biographies are exemplary... These two handsome volumes will be key reference works for years to come but they are also of great interest to the public.’ Fiona Pearson, Journal of the Scottish Society for Art History'These lovely books are all that anyone could ask for, and more. [...] Overall, Public Sculpture of Edinburgh is a remarkable achievement and a superb testament to the vitality of this great city and its public art.' William S. Rodner, SCOTIA: Interdisciplinary Journal of Scottish Studies
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Oxbow Books Landscapes of Ritual Performance in Eastern North
Book SynopsisIn the long history of documenting the material culture of the archaeological record, meaning and actions of makers and users of these items is often overlooked. The authors in this book focus on rituals exploring the natural and made landscape stages, the ritual directors, including their progression from shaman to priesthood, and meaning of the rites. They also provide comments on the end or failure of rites and cults from Paleoindian into post-DeSoto years.Chapters examine the archaeological records of Cahokia, the lower Ohio Valley, Aztalan Wisconsin, Vermont, Florida, and Georgia, and others scan the Eastern US, investigating tobacco/datura, colour symbolism, deer symbolism, mound stratigraphy, flintknapping, stone caching, cults and their organisation, and red ochre. These authors collectively query the beliefs that can be gleaned from mortuary practices and their variation, from mound construction, from imagery, from the choice of landscape setting. While some rituals were short-lived, others can be shown to span millennia as the ritual specialists modified their interpretations and introduced innovations.Table of ContentsList of contributors 1 The Ritual Complex Cheryl Claassen Part 1: Cults and Rituals 2 The Old Fire-Deer Spirits cult in the Archaic Period of eastern North America Cheryl Claassen 3 Priestesses and priests, temples and goddesses: structuring and centering ritual in early Cahokian religious landscapes Thomas E. Emerson 4 Continuity, resilience, and transformation in Choctaw ritual practice David H. Dye 5 Places of stone and skill: an exploration of Paleoindian and Early Archaic rituals and ritual practitioners in northeastern North America Francis “Jess” Robinson 6 Watchfires above the wetwoods: late Middle Archaic mortuary ritual and landscape in the Falls of the Ohio region Anne Tobbe Bader 7 Persons of the Directions: ontology and ethics meet cosmology in understanding the world views and rituals of Adena, Hopewell, and Postcontact eastern Woodland Indian societies Christopher Carr 8 Set, setting, and sacra: eastern North America’s tobacco shamans and the New World narcotic complex Bobi Deere 9 Figured practices: the material heritage of ritual in the Great Lakes region William Fox and Neal Ferris Part 2: Landscape, Shrines, and Pilgrimage 10 Portals through the spirit world: precontact ceremonial cave use in the American Southeast Jan F. Simek, Beau Duke Carroll, and Alan Cressler 11 Rituals of stone: Native American use of stone in the southeastern US James R. Wettstaed and Johannes H. N. Loubser 12 Revisiting Aztalan: looking at ritual from several perspectives Lynne Goldstein, Sissel Schroeder, and Donald Gaff 13 Sacred journeys in the greater Cahokia region B. Jacob Skousen 14 Paths of the lightning arrow: the Apalachee ballgame and the persistence of landscapes Jesse C. Nowak and Charles T. Rainville
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