Direct Carving in Wood Emphasizing Line and Shape

Author

Charles E. Schanou, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Art

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

Sculpture is the unity of idea, process and composition. The idea being the personal content of the piece, the process in this creative thesis being direct carving in wood and emphasis of this thesis placed upon the compositional elements of line and shape. Direct carving in wood demands recognition of certain characterstics; the organic quality that is unique to natural wood and the linear grain pattern, also unique to wood. By using these two characteristics to one's advantage, direct carving in wood can be more successful. The manuscript contains photographic slides not appended to this PDF.

Keywords

Woodworking, Sculpture, Handicraft, Creative ability, Fort Hays State University, Molds (Shaping tools), Carving (Decorative arts)

Advisor

Dr. Joel C. Moss

Date of Award

Spring 1970

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/MJJP7217

Recommended Citation

Schanou, Charles E., "Direct Carving in Wood Emphasizing Line and Shape" (1970). Master's Theses. 1313.
DOI: 10.58809/MJJP7217
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1313

Rights

© The Author(s)

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