“Wood and Wood Grains: A Photographic Album for Artists and Designers” by Phil Brodatz
ISBN 0486224244 / 9780486224244 / 0-486-22424-4
Publisher: Dover, New York
There are 112 pages of black and white photographic plates. This book is an imaginative and skilled exploration of trees, annual rings, barks, sawed logs, beams, cross-sections and magnified wood structure. The result is a display of rich texture, natural form and diverse pattern.
There are eight sections. The sections are: “New Wood”, “Old Wood”, “Cross-Sections”, “Fences”, “Cordwood”, “Bark”, “Nature’s Sculpture” and “Photomicrographs.”
The “New Wood” section has forty one plates. The plates are: [(1) Chestnut, (2) Mahogany, (3) Maple, (4) Oak, (5) Sugar Pine, (6) Sapeli, (7) White Birch, (8) East Indian Rosewood, (9) Teak, (10) Oak, (11) Mountain Tulip, (12) Tiger Wood, (13) Rift Oak, (14) Sycamore, (15) Flat Cut Walnut, (16) Red Birch, (17) English Brown Oak, (18) Maple, (19) Oak, (20) Ash, (21) Ash, (22) Mahogany Burl, (23) Mahogany Burl, (24) Walnut, (25) Walnut, (26) White Pine, (27) White Pine, (28) Quartered Walnut, (29) Zebrawood, (30) Walnut, (31) Maple, (32) Sapeli, (33) Philippine Mahogany, (34) Birch, (35) Birch, (36) Cedar, (37) Mahogany, (38) Teak, (39) Mahogany, (40) Teak and (41) Satinwood].
The “Old Wood” section has twenty one plates. The plates are: [(42) Redwood Shiplap Siding, (43) Redwood Shiplap Siding, (44) Yellow Pine Pier Underwater, (45) Yellow Pine Pier Underwater, (46) Pine Boardwalk on Old Pier, (47) Pine Boardwalk on Old Pier, (48) Oak Beams from Old Farm Building, (49) Oak Beams from Old Farm Building, (50) Oak Beams from Old Farm Building, (51) Oak Beams from Old Farm Building, (52) Spruce, (53) Oak, (54) Old Oak, (55) Old Oak, (56) Deckhouse of Ancient Barge, (57) Side of Ancient Barge, (58) Yellow Pine Garden Gate, (59) Yellow Pine Garden Gate, (60) Closed Shutter on Stone Building, (61) Detail of Garden Doorway, (62) Shutters Open and (63) Shutters Open].
The “Cross-Sections” section has ten plates. The plates are: [(64) Cross Section of Log in Studio,(65) Cross Section of Log in Forest, (66) Cross Section of Apple Tree Burl, (67) Cross Section of Apple Tree Burl, (68) Cross Section of Apple Tree Burl, (69) Cross Section of Apple Tree Burl, (70) Cross Section of Apple Tree Burl, (71) Cross Section of Apple Tree Burl, (72) Cross Section of Apple Tree Burl and (73) Cross Section of Apple Tree Burl].
The “Fences” section has six plates. The plates are: [(74) Fence on Horse Farm in Lexington, (75) Fence on Horse Farm in Lexington, (76) Sagebrush Cattle Fence in Nevada, (77) Split Rail Cattle Fence in California, (78) Bulkhead a River Bank and (79) Lattice Type Fence on an Atlantic Beach]
The “Cordwood” section has three plates. The plates are: [(80) Cordwood Pile, (81) Cordwood Pile and (82) Cordwood Pile]
The “Bark” section has nine plates. The plates are: [(83) Melaleuca Lucadendron, (84) Melaleuca Lucadendron, (85) Tupelo, (86) White Ash, (87) English Elm, (88) Royal Palm with Lichens (89) Palm, (90) Black Locust and (91) Redwood]
The “Nature’s Sculpture” section has eighteen plates. They are: [(92) Nature's Sculpture (I), (93) Nature's Sculpture (II), (94) Nature's Sculpture (III), (95) Nature's Sculpture (IV), (96) Nature's Sculpture (V), (97) Nature's Sculpture (VI), (98) Nature's Sculpture (VII), (99) Nature's Sculpture (VIII), (100) Nature's Sculpture (IX), (101) Nature's Sculpture (X), (102) Nature's Sculpture (XI), (103) Nature's Sculpture (XII), (104) Nature's Sculpture (XIII), (105) Nature's Sculpture (XIV), (106) Nature's Sculpture (XV), (107) Nature's Sculpture (XVI), (108) Nature's Sculpture (XVII): Monterey Cypress at Point Lobos and (109) Nature's Sculpture (XVIII): Monterey Cypress at Point Lobos]
The “Photomicrographs” section has three plates. They are: [(110) Urundy, Orey Wood and Paldo or Guinea Wood, (111) Amugis, Hububalli and Pahutan and (112) Ceiba, Balsa and Freijo]
This book is an ample portfolio of photographic clip art for the industrial designer, artist or anyone needing to understand wood patterns and wood textures.
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The world has increasingly become one global city. Nowadays, more people have shown a preference for traveling to far-flung countries, discovering cultures, and appreciating art from all over the world. As a direct result, diverse and eclectic interior design styles have emerged. One of these is Oriental design. From using ceramic jars to wood wall art, this interior design concept incorporates specific pieces that evoke the mystique of the Far East.
The Oriental cultural tradition is typically dominated by practical simplicity and religion. As such, it is not surprising to find simple household items as well as religious icons and other ceremonial pieces in most Asian homes. Perhaps the most essential pieces of Oriental interior design are the wooden home accents that figure prominently within it. For those who are a bit more adventurous and would want to incorporate their travels and their passion for art and culture into their home décor, but are reluctant to do a complete renovation, consider using just a few key pieces to infuse your home with the same effect.
wood carving timber
Of the prevailing cultural traditions, Thai, Chinese, and Balinese cultures all include wooden pieces that are either utilitarian or ceremonial in nature as part of every home’s décor. Wooden carvings of elephants dominate Thai homes and public structures, while Chinese furniture pieces such as beds, chairs, and tables regularly figure in most homes. Meanwhile, wooden statues of Buddha in varying sizes and poses also figure prominently not just in Balinese homes but in public temples as well.
The main reason why wood has come to dominate oriental interior design is because it is the most ubiquitous material in those regions. Along with the existence of this easily-accessed material came the development of Asia’s wood-carving tradition, through which wood is used to carve different kinds of objects for household or ceremonial purposes. Household items include furniture, chests and containers, while craftsmen have also produced carvings and sculptures for religious purposes such as icons and statuettes. Over the years, wood carving has evolved into a simple part of daily life into a large industry that has produced beautiful creations exemplified by gorgeous sculptures, furniture, and wood wall art.
Of all the types of wood used for these pieces, Teak or “Tectona grandis” remains as the most popular. The name Teak is in fact derived from the Malayan word “tekka,” demonstrating its importance in Asian culture and daily life. Teak is native to Burma and Thailand but may also be found throughout the Malay Archipelago. Teak timber is an ideal medium because it is soft enough to carve but is hard enough to resist the elements. As a material, it is highly valued because it is a virtually imperishable material due to its durability. Another important advantage to using Teak is that it is has natural properties that make it resistant to known wood destroyers such as termites, wood mites, and other insects.
Today, wood carving has remained to be an indigenous tradition that has withstood the times. Due to its ubiquity and integral role in major Asian cultural traditions, wood has successfully retained its economic and cultural importance.
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