| Description |
175 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 166) and index. |
| Summary |
Readers can create their own Japanese carvings with this new, comprehensive how-to title on the intricate skill of Japanese netsuke. Traditionally created for practical reasons, these fantastic, miniature carvings are now highly collectible works of art. Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners is packed with information on the history, techniques, tools and skills needed to master the art. Written in an approachable, personal style with six step-by-step projects to follow and 27 additional ideas each accompanied by colour photographs, this book includes everything readers need to get started. |
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Small art works.
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Miniature craft.
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Miniature objects.
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Models and modelmaking.
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Sculpture -- Technique.
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Carving (Decorative arts)
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Netsukes.
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| Added Title |
Japanese netsuke |
| ISBN |
9781861086938 (pbk) |
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1861086938 (pbk) |
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