A detailed guide, a comprehensive manual and an inexhaustible guide in one. Both useful and interesting, this basic book offers a thorough introduction to the art and technique of wood carving for anyone interested, at any level, including professionals. A chapter on history shows wooden sculptures from different times and cultures, for example carvings from African peoples, sculptures from the Far East, but also from Europe. All the techniques necessary for practicing the art are introduced step by step using concrete examples. The book offers all the information about the workshop and tools, about designing and preparing, and is rounded off by the exact description of how various types of sculpture are created.

• Isbn 978-3-258-60087-1
• Ean 9783258600871
• Author Josepmaria Teixido i Cami
• Editor Haupt Verlag
• Language de_CH