Description
Discover the ancient art of bone carving with our comprehensive guide, 'Bone Carving' by Stephen Myhre. This trade paperback is ideal for both beginners and skilled artisans looking to refine their craft. Bone carving is as old as civilization itself, with a rich heritage reflected in beautifully crafted artifacts from various cultures, especially the Maori. This practical handbook showcases diverse techniques and styles, making it a crucial resource for anyone eager to learn this rapidly growing craft. Myhre emphasizes the importance of good design and the need for patience and integrity in the process, ensuring your creations are not only functional but also steeped in cultural significance. The book takes you through each stage of bone carving, from choosing the right materials and tools to the delicate process of polishing and mounting. Unlock your creativity and explore the intricate patterns and forms that have been cherished for centuries. Perfect for artists, hobbyists, and those looking to connect with Aotearoa's cultural heritage, 'Bone Carving' is your ultimate guide to this timeless craft. 120 pages of expert insights await you. Delivery information: Orders are dispatched within 2-3 business days for fast shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143009979
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 120
Description:
Bone carving is as old as civilisation itself. Even some of the oldest bone artifacts have decorative features that are clearly not necessary for their functional nature, showing that there have been complex cultural aspects to the carving of bone since earliest times.
The first settlers of Aotearoa brought with them the skills of bone carving, both for items of personal adornment and for the manufacture of tools such as fish-hooks. These skills have been passed on, incorporating various cultural adaptations, to the present day.
In Bone Carving, Stephen Myhre has drawn with great sensitivity on techniques and styles of carving from a wide range of Pacific cultures, but particularly Maori. The result is a superb practical handbook for anyone embarking upon this rapidly growing craft. The book provides what the author calls a 'skillbase' - a reliable set of practices and attitudes that can successfully produce bone carvings of great functional and aesthetic beauty.
Bone Carving describes and illustrates the materials, tools and techniques, explaining every stage from roughing out to final polishing and mounting, in a clear, strongly personalised style. The author stresses throughout the importance of good design and the development of patience as parts of the skillbase - and the need for integrity. The carver, he says, should respect the old traditions and be sensitive to the cultural significance of the forms being used. Bone Carving is thus both a practical and a spiritual guide.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143009979
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 120
Description:
Bone carving is as old as civilisation itself. Even some of the oldest bone artifacts have decorative features that are clearly not necessary for their functional nature, showing that there have been complex cultural aspects to the carving of bone since earliest times.
The first settlers of Aotearoa brought with them the skills of bone carving, both for items of personal adornment and for the manufacture of tools such as fish-hooks. These skills have been passed on, incorporating various cultural adaptations, to the present day.
In Bone Carving, Stephen Myhre has drawn with great sensitivity on techniques and styles of carving from a wide range of Pacific cultures, but particularly Maori. The result is a superb practical handbook for anyone embarking upon this rapidly growing craft. The book provides what the author calls a 'skillbase' - a reliable set of practices and attitudes that can successfully produce bone carvings of great functional and aesthetic beauty.
Bone Carving describes and illustrates the materials, tools and techniques, explaining every stage from roughing out to final polishing and mounting, in a clear, strongly personalised style. The author stresses throughout the importance of good design and the development of patience as parts of the skillbase - and the need for integrity. The carver, he says, should respect the old traditions and be sensitive to the cultural significance of the forms being used. Bone Carving is thus both a practical and a spiritual guide.