The Soul of a Tree: A Master Woodworkers Reflections
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1568363958 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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It was while in Japan that he was sent on an extended architectural assignment to Pondicherry, India, where he designed Golconda, the primary disciples' residence at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, which was his first major architectural project. He was co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1967 for his work on mechanisms of vision. Nakashima has exhibited at many institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, New Y
"An impressive book that effectively conveys the textural qualities and sensitivity of this master craftsman’s use of wood" —The New York Times"Today’s increasing reverence for nature, truth, simplicity and the independent spirit makes the life, work and philosophy of George Nakashima especially meaningful."—Town & Country"From Nakashima’s tables and chairs flows the unadorned beauty of the rhythms of nature."—Smithsonian"George Nakashima, the foremost master of the craft."—Time"Part woodworking manual, part philosophical journal, this book is as unique as author and woodworking legend George Nakashima’s exquisite furniture." —This Old House magazine
In India, he found the inner peace for which he had been searching and began to find ways to work with timber. It is the portrait of an artisan who strives to find the ideal use for each plank in order to "create an object of utility to man and, if nature smiles, an object of lasting beauty."The author's search for the meaning of life took him as a young man to Paris, Tokyo, and Pondicherry, India. On a farmlike compound near New Hope, Pennsylvania, George Nakashima, his family, and fellow wood-workers create exquisite furniture from richly grained, rare timber. The Soul of a Tree looks at the world through the eyes of an artist and evokes the joy of living in harmony with nature.. Tables, desks, chairs, and cabinets from this simple workshop grace the homes and mansions and executive boardrooms of people who prize such excellence. Above all, he impresses us with his devotion to discovering the inherent beauty of wood so that noble trees might have a second life as
Thoughtful and Thought Provoking Work for Serious Woodworkers Geppetto Very thoughtful and thought provoking book for a serious and seasoned woodworker. It makes you think about the life of a tree and how wood, the output of its growth, is used. This is NOT a "how to" book. It has many artistic sketches of scenery, trees, and furniture Nakashima has designed and made. It is also a bit of a biography on Nakashima. He lived a very interesting and exploratory life. . The Soul of Woodworking contained within - Breath taking. Fox's "Strange Inheritance" was the inspiration for getting this book. Wow, makes me seriously take up wood working. What great great man George was and his work will live long in our found memories of beautiful functional furniture. Thank you.. Tree Hugger Wow! What a phenominal book!!I think this book (or at least the Introduction) should be required reading for every woodworker, professional or amateur. "There are trees which in their single lives have spanned the entire history of civilized man. We woodworkers have the audacity to shape timber from these noble trees." When I read this, I knew that George Nakashima had indeed touched (and been