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Author : Frederick Oughton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)
Download or read book Grinling Gibbons & the English Woodcarving Tradition written by Frederick Oughton and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Esterly
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN 13 : 9781838510299
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)
Download or read book Grinling Gibbons and the Art of Carving written by David Esterly and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reissued to mark 300 years since the death of Grinling Gibbons (1648 - 1721), the greatest of decorative woodcarvers, this book reviews his work through the eyes of fellow carver, the late David Esterly Reissued to mark 300 years since the death of Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721), this study views the work of the greatest of decorative woodcarvers from the perspective of a fellow carver, the late David Esterly. Grinling Gibbons is famous for giving wood "the loose and airy lightness of flowers." His flamboyant cascades of lifelike blossoms, fruits, foliage, birds and fish dominate English interiors of the late seventeenth century. They are among the glories of Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, and St. Paul's Cathedral, as well as Badminton, Burghley, Petworth, and other great country houses. A contemporary of Christopher Wren and of the diarists Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn, Gibbons was part of the colourful world of Restoration England. His discovery by Evelyn in a tumble-down cottage near the River Thames was followed by a presentation to King Charles II, who rejected his early sculptural work. Gibbons responded by inventing his spectacular style of decorative carving. He was then rediscovered, reintroduced to the king, and launched into a triumphant career. After setting Gibbons in historical context, David Esterly's ground-breaking approach allows us to understand the process by which these exuberant carvings were created and how their forms reflect the organization of Gibbon's workshop. Esterly, a professional woodcarver who restored some of Gibbons' most important carvings, shares his unique knowledge of the layering process by which Gibbons built up such masterpieces as the Cosimo panel or the elaborate overmantels at Hampton Court Palace. Specially commissioned photographs show these carvings in a disassembled state, revealing the secrets of their construction. Esterly also discusses Gibbons' formidable carving techniques, and his tools, workshop practice, materials, and finishing are described in detail. This generously illustrated volume will have a special appeal for carvers as well as for those interested in seventeenth-century interiors and the decorative arts.
Author : Ada De Wit
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9782503584881
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)
Download or read book Grinling Gibbons and the Golden Age of Woodcarving written by Ada De Wit and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grinling Gibbons, the most celebrated woodcarver of all times, developed an extraordinary style of realistic foliage carving in limewood. He was a man of his time, born in Rotterdam to English parents, trained in the Netherlands and, as many artists and craftsmen of his generation, moved to England, where he embarked on a spectacular career working on some of England's most iconic buildings. This book, the result of extensive new research, puts Gibbons in the Anglo-Dutch context of the second half of the seventeenth century, shedding new light on his origin, and that of his style, and the work of his contemporaries in the Netherlands and Britain. The book emphasises the importance of Rotterdam and The Hague in Anglo-Dutch relationships and as leading centres for woodcarving. It also elevates the role of wood-carved decoration - ubiquitous in the period and intended to reflect the social standing and ambitions of those who commissioned it, whether it was applied in their apartments, on war ships, carriages or in churches. Last but not least, this book contributes to studies of migrant artisans and exchanges between Britain and the Netherlands - the subjects as relevant in the seventeenth century as today.
Author : David Esterly
Publisher : Duckworth
ISBN 13 : 9780715649190
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Lost Carving: A Journey to the Heart of Making written by David Esterly and published by Duckworth. This book was released on 2014-12-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awestruck by the sight of a Grinling Gibbons carving in a London church, David Esterly chose to dedicate his life to the art – its physical control, intricate beauty and intellectual demands. Until his death in 2019 he was the foremost practitioner of Gibbons’s forgotten technique, which revolutionised ornamental sculpture in the late 1600s. After a fire at Hampton Court Palace in 1986 destroyed much of Gibbons’s masterpiece, the job fell to David Esterly to restore his idol’s work to its former glory. It turned out to be the most challenging year in Esterly’s life, forcing him to question his abilities and delve deeply into what it means to make something well. Exploring the determination, concentration and skill that go into achieving any form of excellence, Esterly breathed life into the world of wood carving. This special collector's edition of The Lost Carving reveals an astonishing life and deftly illustrates the union of man and material necessary to create a lasting work of art.
Author : Paul N. Hasluck
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486154181
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)
Download or read book Manual of Traditional Wood Carving written by Paul N. Hasluck and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-12-03 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superb guide to every aspect of the craft combines practical instruction with more than 1,000 photos and diagrams. Projects range from simple — boxes, chests, chairs — to complex — tables, cabinets, beds.
Author : David Esterly
Publisher : ABRAMS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)
Download or read book Grinling Gibbons and the Art of Carving written by David Esterly and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1998 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published to coincide with the first ever exhibition of the work of Grinling Gibbons, this study looks at Gibbons' work from the perspective of a fellow wood carver.
Author : Paul Rabbitts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784424056
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)
Download or read book Grinling Gibbons written by Paul Rabbitts and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Carver Grinling Gibbons (1648–1721) is famous for his breathtakingly delicate, intricate and realistic carvings, both in wood and stone. Tantalising cascades of fruit and flowers, puffy-cheeked cherubs, crowds of figures and flourishes of architecture are all trademark features of his energetic, animated carvings that grace stately homes, palaces, churches and colleges across the country. His work can be found in some of Britain's most beloved buildings, including St Paul's Cathedral and Hampton Court Palace. From his early work in the Low Countries to his 'discovery' by the diarist John Evelyn in London, and his appointment as the king's Master Carver, this book celebrates Grinling Gibbons' unequalled talent, his visionary genius, and his ability to transform humble pieces of wood into some of the most exquisite artworks of his day.
Author : H Avray (Henry Avray) 1855 Tipping
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781016305716
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)
Download or read book Grinling Gibbons and the Woodwork of His Age (1648-1720) written by H Avray (Henry Avray) 1855 Tipping and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Brian Hingley
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607657457
Total Pages : 705 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Furniture Refinishing & Repair, 2nd Revised Edition written by Brian Hingley and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you have beloved family heirloom that needs fixing up or want to renovate bargain furniture, this Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing can help you get the job done right! With more than 500 color step-by-step instructions, photographs, and detailed drawings, this authoritative DIY guide will show you everything you need to know, from simple repairs to full restorations! Learn what tools and materials you need, how to remove or preserve original finishes, refurbish warped wood, and so much more. This book has been updated and redesigned from its previous edition so you can make the most out of damaged or antique furniture and achieve professional results!
Author : George Jack
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)
Download or read book Wood Carving written by George Jack and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
