Carvings: artworks books

Presents an illustrated exploration of one of the most revered pieces of seventeenth-century ivory carving in the...  Read More >>

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Love and Marriage in Renaissance Florence explores an important but historically neglected art form. Cassoni are...  Read More >>

Tene Waitere of Ngati Tarawhai (1854-1931) was the most innovative Maori carver of his time; his works reached global...  Read More >>

A re-examination of the beautiful historic site of Angkor Wat.  Read More >>

The Thomson Collection contains examples of the highest quality of most types of medieval ivory carving, both secular...  Read More >>

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Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional...  Read More >>

Ukiyo-e art is a wood engraving technique, representing the last traditional Japanese figurative art before the...  Read More >>

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The secrets to carving powerful and emotionally-charged faces are revealed in this innovative handbook. Step-by-step...  Read More >>

The demanding practice of pietre dure, first used in ancient times, enjoyed a spectacular revival in the Renaissance...  Read More >>

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Helps to learn about tools and how to use them, how to create realistic eyes, noses and other facial features and...  Read More >>

Carving is an area of woodworking that has appeal and can start as simply as whittling figures with a pocket knife....  Read More >>

The classic account of one of the most influential traditions of Maori wood carving in New Zealand. It pieces together...  Read More >>

Takes a generational look at the fast-changing world of the woodcarvers of Oaxaca, Mexico. This title presents the...  Read More >>

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Trained as a carpenter by his father, Samuel McIntire taught himself the art of architectural drawing and went on...  Read More >>

Gives the beginner a thorough grounding and knowledge of this ancient craft, using illustrated projects including...  Read More >>

Investigates the appearance on world art markets during the 1970s of statues identified as Chamba from West Africa....  Read More >>

The gruesome story behind the name that everyone knows, and whose work inspired one of London's greatest attractions....  Read More >>

A complete guide on sculpting in wood for the beginner upwards. Filled with step-by-step guidance and projects of...  Read More >>

With over 200 photographs of masterpieces as well as of mask performances and artists in their workshops, this thoughtful...  Read More >>