Wood Carving
iPhoneOgraphy – 11 Jan 2016 (Day 11/366)
Wood carving is a form of working wood by means of a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. The phrase may also refer to the finished product, from individual sculptures to hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery.
The making of sculpture in wood has been extremely widely practiced but survives much less well than the other main materials such as stone and bronze, as it is vulnerable to decay, insect damage, and fire. It therefore forms an important hidden element in the art history of many cultures. Outdoor wood sculptures do not last long in most parts of the world, so that we have little idea how the totem pole tradition developed. Many of the most important sculptures of China and Japan in particular are in wood, and the great majority of African sculpture and that of Oceania and other regions. Wood is light and can take very fine detail so it is highly suitable for masks and other sculpture intended to be worn or carried. It is also much easier to work than stone.
Some of the finest extant examples of early European wood carving are from the Middle Ages in Germany, Russia, Italy and France, where the typical themes of that era were Christian iconography. In England, many complete examples remain from the 16th and 17th century, where oak was the preferred medium.
Posted on January 11, 2016, in iPhoneOgraphy 366, Photography and tagged #iphone6plus, #iphoneography366, #photography, #woodcarving. Bookmark the permalink. 11 Comments.
Love carved wood, so tactile.
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Your posts are always so interesting … Tiny bits of wonder.
How do you decide what to photograph? I’d love to learn what inspired you to embark on your series! 🙂
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I love to see thing around me daily, and hope to capture the great moment of it. I photo shooting not for business just for fun.
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Fun is the best reason to shoot!! 🙂 Glad you’ve found such a healthy and happy creative outlet for yourself.
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The most important thing is the like and comment from you all do really motivate me. Last but not least thank you.
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That’s great! I love seeing how you take small, ordinary things and find the beauty in them. 🙂
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Thank you…
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Reblogged this on NICE TRIP WORLD.
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Very nice photo. I’m curious, what are your camera and editing apps of choice?
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This picture was taken using iphone 6 plus and edit with Photoshop mobile version.
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