Carving Architectural Detail in Wood

Carving Architectural Detail in Wood The Classical Tradition

Paperback (07 Oct 2011)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is the first detailed guide to one of the most important traditional woodcarving skills, carving. Wilbur takes the reader, step-by-step, from the basic building blocks of classical design to the practicalities of carving enriched mouldings, volutes, rosettes and capitals. A thorough primer in classical ornament, this book will be indispensable to cabinetmakers and furniture restorers as well as carvers.

Book information

ISBN: 9781861081582
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman
Imprint: The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
Pub date:
DEWEY: 736.4
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 630g
Height: 275mm
Width: 210mm
Spine width: 8mm