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100 1 _aJack, George
245 1 0 _aWood-Carving: Design and Workmanship
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-07-19
508 _aProduced by Ross Wilburn, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Wood-Carving: Design and Workmanship" by George Jack is a technical handbook exploring the art of wood-carving, likely written in the early 20th century. The book aims to instruct both beginners and experienced artisans on woodworking techniques and design principles, while emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in artistic expression. It discusses various aspects essential for wood-carving, including tools, design elements, and practical skills. The beginning of the work sets the stage for what readers can expect from the chapters ahead, focusing on the dual aspects of theory and practice in wood-carving. The author delves into the necessary foundation of knowledge that aspiring carvers should possess, highlighting the significance of understanding both the technical details of using tools and the underlying principles of design. The text emphasizes patience, practice, and the need for original thought in carving, blending technical instruction with a philosophical approach to creating meaningful and aesthetically pleasing work in wood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWood-carving
700 1 _aLethaby, W. R.
_q(William Richard),
_d1857-1931
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22107
999 _c63251
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