This beautiful book traces the development of
bird carving, a distinctly American art form, from the mid-1800s to the
present. Displayed in stunning color photos are some of the very best
examples of bird carving produced in both the United States and Canada.
This volume focuses on the two generations of bird artists, working from
the last quarter of the twentieth century to today. They include James
Foote, John Scheeler, Ernest Muehlmatt, Jimmie Vizier, Larry Hayden, the
Brunets, Larry Barth, Gary Yoder, and Todd Wohlt, among others. It also
details the influence of the two previous generations of decoy makers and
artists on the current carvers.
The text provides a fascinating history of bird carving and details of the
lives and work of each carver included. A bibliography is also provided.
The bird carvings presented provide readers and students of the art form
with some of the finest examples of contemporary bird carvings. |