Rabbitts, Paul
Grinling Gibbons: Master Carver (Shire Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784424046
- author:
- Rabbitts, Paul
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Shire Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.9 centimetres (0.15 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Home & Garden,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Grinling Gibbons Master Carver by Paul Rabbitts is a vibrant illustrated history of one of Britain's most celebrated carvers. His intricate and realistic carvings, featuring tantalizing cascades of fruit and flowers, puffy-cheeked cherubs, and flourishes of architecture, can be found in some of the country's most beloved buildings. From his early work in the Low Countries to his appointment as the king's Master Carver, this book celebrates Grinling Gibbons' remarkable talent and visionary genius. With a focus on his unique style and technique, it explores how he transformed humble pieces of wood into exquisite artworks of his day. The result is a fascinating portrait of a master craftsman, revealing the skill and artistry that made Grinling Gibbons one of the most celebrated carvers in British history.
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