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Contemporary Scrimshaw
Eva Halat
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Description for Contemporary Scrimshaw
Hardcover. Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional art of whaling men of the 18th and 19th centuries, but it has developed as a recognized art form. Today, fine scrimshaw miniatures adorn Num Pages: 240 pages, 318 color & 390 b/w photos. BIC Classification: AFKC; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 223 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1602.
Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional art of whaling men of the 18th and 19th centuries, but it has developed as a recognized art form. Today, fine scrimshaw miniatures adorn handcrafted knives, jewelry, billiard cues, cigarette lighters, and many other objects. With over 700 photos, this book presents a history of scrimshaw, provides instruction on carving and decorating beautiful scrimshaw, and displays a gallery of 45 international artists. Their fascinating work gives carvers inspiration. This unique book gives artists, collectors, and everyone interested in scrimshaw a ... Read more
Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional art of whaling men of the 18th and 19th centuries, but it has developed as a recognized art form. Today, fine scrimshaw miniatures adorn handcrafted knives, jewelry, billiard cues, cigarette lighters, and many other objects. With over 700 photos, this book presents a history of scrimshaw, provides instruction on carving and decorating beautiful scrimshaw, and displays a gallery of 45 international artists. Their fascinating work gives carvers inspiration. This unique book gives artists, collectors, and everyone interested in scrimshaw a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764330490
SKU
V9780764330490
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About Eva Halat
Eva Halat has been an enthusiastic scrimshaw carver for many years.
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