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Wood carving is a form of working wood by means of a
cutting tool held in the hand (this may be a power tool),
resulting in a wooden figure or figurine (this may be
abstract in nature) or in the sculptural ornamentation
of a wooden object. The phrase may also refer to the
finished product, from individual sculptures, to
hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery.
From the remotest ages the decoration of wood has
been a foremost art. The tendency of human nature
has always been to ornament every article in use.
Figure-work seems to have been universal. To carve a
figure in wood may be not only more difficult but also
less satisfactory than sculpting with marble, owing to
the tendency of wood to crack, to be damaged by
insects, or to suffer from changes in the atmosphere.
In the Cairo museum may be seen the statue of a
man from the period of the great pyramid, possibly
4000 B.C. Of the work of Assyria, Greece and Rome,
little is actually known except from history or inference.
It may be safely assumed that the Assyria craft kept
pace with the varying taste and refinement of Greece
and all the older civilizations. Important pieces of
wooden Roman sculpture which once existed in
Greece and other ancient countries are only known to
us from the descriptions of Pausanias and other
classic writers. Many examples of the wooden images
of the gods, were preserved down to late historic
times. The Palladium, or sacred figure of Pallas,
which was guarded by the Vestal Virgins in Rome and
was fabled to have been brought by Aeneas froth the
burning Troy, was one of these wooden figures.
cutting tool held in the hand (this may be a power tool),
resulting in a wooden figure or figurine (this may be
abstract in nature) or in the sculptural ornamentation
of a wooden object. The phrase may also refer to the
finished product, from individual sculptures, to
hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery.
From the remotest ages the decoration of wood has
been a foremost art. The tendency of human nature
has always been to ornament every article in use.
Figure-work seems to have been universal. To carve a
figure in wood may be not only more difficult but also
less satisfactory than sculpting with marble, owing to
the tendency of wood to crack, to be damaged by
insects, or to suffer from changes in the atmosphere.
In the Cairo museum may be seen the statue of a
man from the period of the great pyramid, possibly
4000 B.C. Of the work of Assyria, Greece and Rome,
little is actually known except from history or inference.
It may be safely assumed that the Assyria craft kept
pace with the varying taste and refinement of Greece
and all the older civilizations. Important pieces of
wooden Roman sculpture which once existed in
Greece and other ancient countries are only known to
us from the descriptions of Pausanias and other
classic writers. Many examples of the wooden images
of the gods, were preserved down to late historic
times. The Palladium, or sacred figure of Pallas,
which was guarded by the Vestal Virgins in Rome and
was fabled to have been brought by Aeneas froth the
burning Troy, was one of these wooden figures.
Welcome to Ancient Sculpture Gallery's Woodcarvings collection
A woodcarving with floral design
It should be noted that great works of art were created in wood during the entire Middle Ages in Cathedrals,
Abbeys and other Church connected sites. These works demonstrated both craftsmanship and artistry.
And because wood-carving is a beautiful form of art, it has its own gallery at Ancient Sculpture Gallery. We
offer floral and sculptural design which you can view in our selection of woodcarvings which will be kept on
growing. We also accept custom orders. If there is a project you are interested in, our master wood
craftsmen can deliver the best results. Contact us.
Abbeys and other Church connected sites. These works demonstrated both craftsmanship and artistry.
And because wood-carving is a beautiful form of art, it has its own gallery at Ancient Sculpture Gallery. We
offer floral and sculptural design which you can view in our selection of woodcarvings which will be kept on
growing. We also accept custom orders. If there is a project you are interested in, our master wood
craftsmen can deliver the best results. Contact us.
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