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A study of the work of Grinling Gibbons, the decorative woodcarver, seen through the eyes of a fellow carver. The flamboyant cascades of lifelike blossoms, fruits, birds and fish created by Gibbons for palaces, churches and country houses are illustrated in detail.
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"...a marvellous study; erudite, genial and well-informed. The book has a rare intimacy with its subject." INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"...a marvellous study; erudite, genial and well-informed. The book has a rare intimacy with its subject." INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
A Singular Work - Scholarly and Engaging
28 Dec 1999
Format:Hardcover
Esterly has created scholarly yet engaging study of the life and work of Gibbons, arguably the greatest and most well known master of the art. Esterly delves into the thought processes behind the work of carving and reveals his intimate knowledge of the subject honestly aquired by countless hours at the carver's bench. Historians, woodworkers and art enthusiasts will be find his account of Gibbon's life and work as complete a treatment of the subject as they could hope to find. While there is much carefully explained technical information concerning the mechanics of carving and creating Gibbon's monumental works it is presented with rare clarity and enthusiasm. Any serious carver should own and study this unparalled work.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
An absolute "must-have" for the woodcarving enthusiast!
3 Nov 1998
Format:Hardcover
A master of his trade, Grinling Gibbons astounds you with his work. In this latest book on Grinling Gibbons, David Esterly adds something new to the usual discussion. He disects and explains the techniques that Gibbons used to create his work. If you have marveled at Gibbons' work, you won't want to miss this book to have the secrets revealed at last.
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