Through over 300 color photos and illustrations the author introduces woodworkers to classical vocabulary, elements, principles, and carving techniques. Wilbur is a professional carver and this primer offers a selection of projects that combine a variety of features to make such items as mantels, gateposts, and frames. These traditional and sumptuous techniques will enhance any type of woodwork. Onians offers a thorough grounding in anatomy, both male and female. Separate sections detail how to carve the most difficult and prominent body parts, and clay modeling is used to graphically demonstrate how bones, muscles, and fat contribute to the outward shape of the body.
Color photos show both finished work and works in progress.
Stylized and abstract sculpture, the use of drapery, and the particular challenges of relief carving are also considered. Covers the role of the Crown in the expansion of woodcarving and cites and illustrates much of the finest carving in England. This is an exceptional study of one of the finest woodcarvers in history. Barton is a professional carver. 160 Close up photos.