A Brief Analysis On The Application And Influence Of Traditional And Modern Tools In Ivory Carving

The ivory regarded as the or ganic gem is a kind of valuable carving m aterial.With a long history,the ivory carving deve loped its unique exquisite workm anship and artistic effect,and became popular in the collection world throughout the world.Having been developed for thousands of years,the craftsmen constantly prom oted the advancement in shape and techniques of i vory carving.The innovation of the tools is of the greatest importance for the perf ection of ivory carving industry.The thesis aims to discuss the application,advantages,and disa dvantages of both traditional and m odern tools of ivory carving in dif ferent procedures from the as pects of chiseling,carving,polishing,and setting.The author has a gr eat expectation upon the future of the application of the tools,and points out so me related principles,which is the mos t significant part of the thesis.