Carving The Head in the Classic European Tradition

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Carving The Head in the Classic European Tradition – Revised Edition. Author, Martin Geisler-Moroder

Carving the Head in the Classic European Traditionis an excellent reference guide from the instructors at the renowned Geisler-Moroder Austrian Woodcarving School, the largest international woodcarving school in Europe. For the first time in print, you’ll discover the step-by-step process of carving a modern bust using the traditional and famous system of the Tyrolean carvers. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, you’ll find this unique method of observation to be an inspiration as you work with ‘planes” throughout the carving process to achieve a modern final piece that is practically ‘released” from the cubical forms.

Inside Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition, you’ll find:

• Techniques for creating your own model
• Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow patterns
• Full-color photographs demonstrating precise cuts
• Theory of proportions and explanatory sketches throughout the project
• A gallery of different contemporary finishes for the completed bust

ISBN: 978-1-56523-973-9
112 Pages, Paperback