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Resources
For skill workbooks, please visit the Members section at www.SofN.com.
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| Ornamental woodcarving dates back to over 4000 years to when early Egyptians are known to have been practicing this type of art form. Many of the objects carved were functional household articles such as chair legs carved in the shape of cat's paws.
The acanthus-leaf style began a strong upsurge in popularity in the Renaissance period throughout continental Europe. It eventually worked its way to Norway where the first-known carvings of this style can be seen in Oslo's Domkirke. From there the style branched out to the valleys of Norway, particularly Gudbrandsdalen, where it took a strong foothold and has become a national identity of fold craft throughout Norway today. |
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