Bookbinder Philip Smith created many startling bindings for books, combining sculpted, carved and painted elements. Here we have 2 bookboxes for (1991, 1978) and a cover (1980). In the latter note the influence of Jaroslav Bradac's Morgoth (c.1979)

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2,400 years ago an artist carved this pair of beautiful
on glass crystal gem
thanks Donna Dodson
Boston Museum of Fine Arts

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I've been having fun hiding some of other folks' fuzzy friends in the details >:}

They are Socks & Micheal (carved cats), Annie (blue dress), Missy (crows nest) & Merciless (the knight)

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IF YOU HAVE THIS KAGEHINA SCENE CARVED WITHIN YOUR MIND THEN YOU BETTER REMEMBER THIS FOR A LIFETIME

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Finally, another student of Sergei Bongart. Painter DAN McCAW has definitely carved his own path in terms of subjects and palette.

What I find remarkable is his abstraction an accuracy of light. It's very uncommon.

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Carved pillars in Panch Mahal, Futtypore Sikree. their spelling was also to ponder. Fatherpur Sikri near Agra. Carving on pillars was done keeping in mind the faith of queens (can i write hindu?) as Jodhabai & other ladies used this for suryapuja

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As if painted figures of carved wood, the stoic Starks defend the North.

“HOUSE STARK” by Apolar: https://t.co/HBhuqFEsUU

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There's more to Pennsylvania minerals than coal! This carved elephant is made of Williamsite from a PA mine and it's on display in Wertz Gallery. https://t.co/wf3tY89yzz

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Today's 'Five Centuries' auction in saw this beautifully made early 19th century pair of George IV carved oak hall benches, possibly Gillows sell for £11,250 incl premium.

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"The Flame Legion know her calling card well, a small flower carved into the chests of her victims. Certainly an interesting way of growing a garden." -Saevia Frostfang, on Qarsym Frostscythe

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Beautiful art by Clare Dudeney, with Japanese paper and carved wood block, inspired by Antarctica and Matisse. A new Exhibition 'Shattered Visage', London, until end of June.

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An elegant pair of brocaded silk buckle shoes, w/ leather sole & carved wood heel, by John Hose & Son, c. 1760 and likely worn by an American bride, Elizabeth Lord https://t.co/x5qTaNINw1

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There once was a sculptor named Phidias
Whose manners in art were invidious
He carved Aphrodite without any nightie
Which startled the ultra fastidious

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Not exactly carved but great wood art 1

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Jesus Christ triumphant is represented above the tomb carved out of the rock. In the background landscape, and linked to the scene in the foreground, is the symbolic light of dawn. 🏛 Resurrection by Grâo Vasco, Nacional Museum Grão Vasco https://t.co/WWKwcOCyjC

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Here is a nice little group of carvings I like the carved chest of drawers nice have a some humour

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Continued AU. Shiro’s team arrives on a beautiful planet. The entire population and the princess are asleep. The space witches cursed them long ago. Prophecy in different languages is carved on the stone: everyone will wake up when the Cosmic Angel arrives.

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In 1974 tragedy struck Idaho with carved hooves when binding spells failed on the Magic Merry-Go-Round at Wilbury’s Travelling Circus.

An entire herd of enchanted wooden horses broke their bonds & escaped.

During the resulting stampede 694 people died from crushing & splinters.

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