Wood Carving: Design And Workmanship (1903)

By George Jack

Book Overview

Wood Carving: Design and Workmanship is a book written by George Jack in 1903. The book is a comprehensive guide to wood carving, including both the design and the craftsmanship involved in creating beautiful pieces of art. The book covers a wide range of topics including the tools and materials needed for wood carving, the different types of wood that can be used, and the different techniques that can be employed to create intricate designs. George Jack also provides detailed instructions on how to create specific wood carvings, including examples of his own work. He covers everything from simple designs to more complex ones, providing step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help readers follow along. In addition to the practical aspects of wood carving, the book also delves into the artistic side of the craft. Jack discusses the importance of understanding design principles such as proportion, balance, and symmetry, and how these principles can be applied to wood carving. Overall, Wood Carving: Design and Workmanship is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of wood carving. It provides practical advice and instruction, as well as inspiration for creating beautiful pieces of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166313204
• ISBN13: 9781166313203
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"