The remarkable detail and subtly stylized lines characterizing the artistry of celebrated woodcarver Ivan Denton are in abundant evidence in this beautifully illustrated volume of The Art of I. Denton . Behind each carving presented here, is its story from a piece of wood to a work of art, told in the words of Mr. Denton himself. This is, in fact, a tour guided by Ivan Denton covering the best of his efforts, his love for the wood, and the process which turns a craftsman into an artist. As he says in describing his work ...
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The remarkable detail and subtly stylized lines characterizing the artistry of celebrated woodcarver Ivan Denton are in abundant evidence in this beautifully illustrated volume of The Art of I. Denton . Behind each carving presented here, is its story from a piece of wood to a work of art, told in the words of Mr. Denton himself. This is, in fact, a tour guided by Ivan Denton covering the best of his efforts, his love for the wood, and the process which turns a craftsman into an artist. As he says in describing his work: "Art exists only when you share it. When a tree falls in the woods, in school they said, 'This tree doesn't make a noise if someone doesn't hear it.' Because, you know, the sound waves don't bump against the eardrum . . . The idea of not being able to get rid of a piece is basically the concept of an amateur. Not only does a professional need the money, and not only does he need his ego flattered, it's just that the art doesn't really exist until it's shared. That's an even deeper joy than the ego." Chosen from collections across the country, these pieces represent the masterworks from one of a disappearing breed of artisans. But The Art of I. Denton is more than a document of our cultural heritage, it is a tribute to the man and his art.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
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Used-Good. The remarkable detail and subtly stylized lines characterizing the artistry of celebrated woodcarver Ivan Denton are in abundant evidence in this beautifully illustrated volume. Chosen from collections across the country, these pieces represent the masterworks from one of a disappearing breed of artisans. Book has mild shelf wear to edges/ corners and tanning to back cover, as well as lightly at edges. Overall book is neat and crisp. Pages are free of markings and book is tightly bound.
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Very Good. Previous owner name. The remarkable detail and subtly stylized lines characterizing the artistry of celebrated woodcarver Ivan Denton are in abundant evidence in this beautifully illustrated volume. Chosen from collections across the country, these pieces represent the masterworks from one of a disappearing breed of artisans. Ivan Denton (1927-2013), was a pioneering Ozark woodcarver specializing in wildlife and Western scenes, and was one of the most prominent artists in Arkansas. Denton focused upon such subjects as the woods, fields, horses, braided riding gear, saddles, and anything that had to do with the life of a cowboy. Every cowboy that Denton carved matched his own features. He viewed his carvings as an extension of himself with some of his life essence in every piece. Most of his pieces are in lindenwood because it stains in a way that duplicates bronze. Denton discovered catalpa wood in the early 1980s, and it became a favorite.
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Very Good. Book. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. (Printed in Japan) Very large, heavy softcover, heavy glossy wrappers with color-photo of small bronze with lavender mountains in background on front, white spine, light yellow back wrapper with color photo of man with guitar at top back right, 97 heavy glossy pages, color photos and illustrations. Very light crease at top front tip and bottom back tip. Near Fine.
