Carving Classical Styles in Wood

This book explains the principles of classical ornamentation and how the motifs evolved through the Greek, Roman, Romanesque, Renaissance and Neoclassical periods. Carving techniques are described and illustrated with separate chapters covering relief panels, bands and foliage; tablets, escutcheons, scrolls and cartouches; fans, sunbursts and shells; keystones and finials.

Author: Frederick Wilbur
Publisher: GMC Publications
Published: 07/01/2004
Pages: 173
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 10.84h x 7.86w x 0.52d
ISBN13: 9781861083630
ISBN10: 1861083637
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork | General