Categories of 17th-Century Mannerist Carving: Revised Edition

By Ron Aylor

What exactly is a guilloche? How about a lunette? Or, nulling? From the workshop of An Unplugged Woodworker, "Categories of 17th-Century Mannerist Carving" will answer all of these questions, and more!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ron Aylor
• Release date: Dec 9, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463556399

Ron Aylor

Ron Aylor, a resident of Lilburn, Georgia, is an unplugged woodworker. Without electricity and using traditional edged tools, he specializes in 17th-century mannerist carving and Colonial American furniture. The bulk of his work is of 17th-century style joined stools, carved boxes, tables, and bookstands. This work follows techniques and methods from the period. Ash, cherry, pine, poplar, maple, and walnut are his timber of choice.

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Contents

Cover

Title Page

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Basic Elements

My Carving Tools

Geometric Motifs

Botanical Motifs

Architectural Motifs

About An Unplugged Woodworker

Bibliography

Copyright

Also by Ron Aylor

Acknowledgments

Iwould like to, first and foremost, thank Connie, my bride of twenty-five plus years, for being my best friend, editor, and my number one cheerleader. Without her, none of this would have been possible. Secondly, thanks to Peter Follansbee for inspiring me to start unplugged woodworking and, especially, 17th-century mannerist carving. Last but not least, thank you to all the followers of my website on Facebook and Instagram for the constant encouragement. It is the appreciation for what I do that keeps me doing it. Thank you!

Introduction

The term mannerism comes from the Italian word maniera, derived from mano, meaning hand, and considered inseparable from the personal touch. Specifying a particular stylistic trend in the history of the arts, Mannerism has found application in