{"product_id":"scandinavian-figure-carving-from-viking-times-to-doderhultam-trygg-and-modern-carvers-9781565238756","title":"Scandinavian Figure Carving: From Viking Times to Doderhultam, Trygg, and Modern Carvers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a beautiful Scandinavian folk art with \u003ci\u003eScandinavian Figure Carving\u003c\/i\u003e. One of the world s most notable folk artists, author Harley Refsal has been decorated by the King of Norway for his pioneering contributions to Norwegian culture, particularly traditional Scandinavian flat-plane figure carving. A Professor Emeritus of Scandinavian Folk Art, he shares his expertise with thousands of carvers in courses and presentations across North America. Harley was featured in a PBS \u003ci\u003eCraft in America\u003c\/i\u003e episode, appeared as guest woodcarver on \u003ci\u003ePrairie Home Companion\u003c\/i\u003e, and was honored as Woodcarver of the Year by \u003ci\u003eWoodcarving Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e magazine.In this book, Harley presents a fascinating overview of an enchanting folk art. Discover the rich history of Scandinavian figure carving from the Viking era to the modern day, with photographs and illustrations of medieval decorative pieces. Biographies of the greatest 19th and 20th century Scandinavian carvers are provided along with representative photographs of their work. Readers can even try their own hand at the art, with step-by-step instructions for carving an iconic Dalecarlian horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRefsal, Harley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eHarley Refsal is the author of \u003ci\u003eCarving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhittling Little Folk\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArt and Technique of Scandinavian Style Woodcarving\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eWoodcarving Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. Harvey is an internationally recognized woodcarver who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian culture. A professor of Scandinavian Folk Art, he has taught thousands of carvers his style of flat plan carving, which has become known as the \"Refsal style.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492898345234,"sku":"9781565238756","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2ea3434a-7052-4bb2-be68-1977deb239a8.jpg?v=1730613599","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/scandinavian-figure-carving-from-viking-times-to-doderhultam-trygg-and-modern-carvers-9781565238756","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}