What is woodcarving
In response to the question of what is woodcarving, we can say that woodcarving is one of the Iranian handicrafts that is included in the industrial sector.
Carving is a type of carving and engraving on wood that is done to beautify wood.
There are many variations of inlaid designs and all of these designs are inspired by the original art of Iran.
Who is a woodcarver?
A woodcarver is a person who can use his creativity and artist’s hands to create a prominent woodcarving.
Prominence is an important element in woodcarving that is well visible.
The protrusions of the objects in the woodcarving will also appear prominent and protrude from the wood.
The woodcarving tool, the main of which is the woodcarving hammer, is used to create these designs and embossments.
This original Iranian art has always been considered from the past to the present and has been used in many volumetric and decorative works.
It can be said that in many decorative and wooden works, inlaid patterns and designs have been used so this art has a very important role in Iranian life.
Wood is the main inlay material
In addition to woodworking tools, the raw material in question is also very important.
The main raw material of woodcarving is wood, which can include a wide range of woods.
Mainly wood of trees: walnut, boxwood, and pear are used in woodcarving, which should be selected according to the design.
But the question is why wood is used as a raw material for woodcarving.
Wood carving is very convenient and simple and this material can be easily prepared.
Inlaid tools such as inlaid hammers move easily on these wooden surfaces and due to the flexible nature of wood, wood surface is the best option for executing inlaid designs.
Care in choosing wood for woodcarving
Since the wood used must be able to maintain its strength and beauty, it is necessary to be strict in choosing wood.
What kind of wood you choose for which designs and in what field will have a great impact on the final result.
The wood used must be compact and strong.
The use of softwoods with a not-so-hard texture has no place in woodcarving.
Because in a way, it is difficult to implement inlay designs on these woods and also that these woods will not be resistant and durable against inlay hammer blows if they are soft.
The wood used must be compact and strong. The use of softwoods with a not-so-hard texture has no place in woodcarving.
In a way, it is difficult to implement inlay designs on these woods, and also these woods will not be resistant and durable against inlay hammer blows if they are soft.
In addition to the compactness and strength of wood, its health and integrity must also be considered.
This health and uniformity of the wood surface are important for the best execution of inlaid designs and patterns.
The final piece of art should be able to present the best to the viewer, and this is possible only if the selected wood has very high quality and durability.
Another important point is that the wood used to execute the inlay designs should not have any knots and its texture should be fine and dense.
You should be paying attention to the color of the wood and having natural designs and streaks in its texture is also a part of the art and taste of woodcarving, which according to the woodcarving designs and the field of use, should choose a suitable option.
History of woodcarving
All Iranian handicrafts come from within the people. Inlaid designs also originate from Iranian history and culture.
Wood carving has been common among human societies since time immemorial, and this art has been very popular among street people for many years.
No person or persons played a role in inventing this eye-catching art, but ordinary people began to engrave and carve on wood.
Undoubtedly, wood is one of the most abundant materials in human history that has always existed in nature.
As a result, the idea of using wood as one of the main woodworking tools has long been popular.
According to the available works and documents, it can be concluded that woodcarving has been used in Iran for about 1500 years.
Some historians and archaeologists attribute woodcarving to before the Sassanid dynasty, which may indicate the antiquity of this art in Iran.
Woodcarving throughout history
Woodcarvers throughout history have been able to use different tools in woodcarving depending on the situation. The choice of woodcarving tools is also a very important part of the job. If we look at the photo of woodcarving in the past, we can find many works of art in this field.
For example, at the height of the Islamic era in Iran, like other artists, they tried to build mosques.
The art of architects, mosaic tiles, artist beds, stonemasons, and many creative artists can be seen in the historical buildings of I
ran.
Although some of these artifacts have been destroyed over time, the taste and art of woodcarvers can be seen in the decoration of the Qur’an, the windows of old mosques, pulpits, and many other things.
In Iran, in the cities of Isfahan and Golpayegan, there are valuable works of Iranian woodcarving artists to visit.
The art of wood carving has provided many grounds for the flourishing of the art of Iranian artists.
Woodcarving has been neglected many times over time and artists in this field have become very limited.
To preserve this original art, the scientific teaching of this field of art began at the Dar al-Fonun, and esteemed professors such as Professor Ahmad Saniei and Professor Ali Mokhtari Golpayegani came to Tehran to teach woodcarving.
Professor Ali Emami then taught the students in this field.
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