Publisher's Synopsis
Woodcarving has a very long history in China, dating back to the Neolithic Age. Today, it has developed into an art of great value with unique Chinese flavors, boasting diversified schools and finding application in many areas. Meanwhile, it has also become part of Chinese people's daily life, as exquisite woodcarving products can be found almost everywhere.
This book is a collection of 30 woodcarving projects that are both aesthetically charming and practical. It teaches the basic knowledge of woodcarving step by step with excellent pictures and texts. It presents to you:
- A complete knowledge of woodcarving, such as the classification and safe use of carving knives and the selection and maintenance of wood, which will bring you into the world of woodcarving with ease.
- A rich variety of woodcarving techniques, including basic techniques such as general shaping, smoothening, and polishing, and approximately ten carving techniques such as high relief, low relief, pierced relief and carving in the round. All these help you lay a solid foundation.
- Unique and original carving skills, such as feather carving and shadow carving, which offer you brand-new carving experience.
- Twenty basic courses on carving small items such as pendants, lovers' accessories, home ornaments, and practical utensils.
- Eight advanced courses that enlighten you to work independently for more complicated works using all kinds of techniques comprehensively and to appreciate in-depth the beauty of Chinese-style woodcarving.
