Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition is a long-awaited reference guide from the instructors at the renowned Geisler-Moroder Austrian Woodcarving School , the largest international woodcarving school in Europe . For the first time in print, you'll discover the step-by-step process of carving a modern bust using the traditional and famous system of the Tyrolean carvers. Whether you're an amateur or a professional, you'll find this unique method of observation to be an inspiration as you work with 'planes” throughout the carving process to achieve a modern final piece that is practically 'released” from the cubical forms.

Inside Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition, you'll find:

* Techniques for creating your own model

* Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow patterns

* Full-color photographs demonstrating precise cuts

* Theory of proportions and explanatory sketches throughout the project

* A gallery of different contemporary finishes for the completed bust

At the beginning of the 1950s, Professor Rudolf Geisler-Moroder began to teach woodcarving to a group of young students in Elbigenalp, Austria. This was the seed of t he school that today is called the Geisler-Moroder Austrian Woodcarving School. The professor's son, Martin Geisler-Moroder, established the present school in 1984.

Martin Geisler-Moroder and his family welcome all course participants to enjoy their comfortable guesthouse and their excellent resturant. For more information, please contact the Geisler-Moroder Team at geisler-moroder@aon.at or www.woodcarvingschool.com.

Instructors at the renowned Geisler-Moroder Austrian Woodcarving School in Europe wrote this reference guide, sharing for the first time in print their step-by-step process of carving a modern bust using the traditional system of the Tyrolean carvers.

The carver instructor for this book is Horst Pali. He takes one through the step-by-step instructions of how to use clay and transpose the clay into a wood sculpture. Tools and material are discussed as well as studies of human heads from young to old and expressions.