Wood Carving Techniques

Author: Li Yousheng
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: Woodcarving is an important category of plastic arts, with a history dating back to the late Neolithic period around 7,000 years ago. Woodcarving techniques are mainly divided into round carving, relief carving, and openwork carving, among others. This book consists of 7 chapters to introduce readers to: an overview of woodcarving art; famous traditional woodcarvings and their technical characteristics; materials for making wood carvings; tools for woodcarving; carving techniques; post-carving decoration of wood carvings; and configuring woodcarving stands; frames, and installation of large relief carvings. Illustrations of various typical wood carvings are provided throughout the text. This book is suitable for readers to use for self-study.