Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition: A Woodsculpting Course in Proportion and Design

Author:   Martin Geisler-Moroder
Publisher:   Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN:  

9781565233027


Pages:   96
Publication Date:   15 April 2006
Format:   Paperback
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Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition: A Woodsculpting Course in Proportion and Design


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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. The book is packed with full-color photographs demonstrating precise cuts and also includes a gallery of different contemporary finishes for the completed bust.

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Author:   Martin Geisler-Moroder
Publisher:   Fox Chapel Publishing
Imprint:   Fox Chapel Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.449kg
ISBN:  

9781565233027


ISBN 10:   1565233026
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   15 April 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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The carver instructor for this book is Horst Pali. He takes one through the step-by-step instructions of how to use clay and transpose the clay into a wood sculpture. Tools and material are discussed as well as studies of human heads from young to old and expressions.


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At the beginning of the 1950s, Professor Rudolf Geisler-Moroder began to teach woodcarving to a group of young students in Elbigenalp, Austria. This was the seed of t he school that today is called the Geisler-Moroder Austrian Woodcarving School. The professor's son, Martin Geisler-Moroder, established the present school in 1984. Martin Geisler-Moroder and his family welcome all course participants to enjoy their comfortable guesthouse and their excellent resturant. For more information, please contact the Geisler-Moroder Team at geisler-moroder@aon.at or www.woodcarvingschool.com.

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