The Glory of Wooden Art in Himachal: An Analytical Study

Abstract

Art is a language of human expression. The easiest material to be obtained –was wood and it became the source of sculptural expression in the hilly state of Himachal like in the other part of the country. But as the material of wood is perishable, the wooden antiquity of wooden artwork is not available in good quantity. But in spite of this, wooden artwork flourished in all dimensions –such as architectural, sculptural, and other household materials of utility. Though, the heritage of wooden craft in Himachal Pradesh has very much potential and further work certainly needs to be done. This paper is an attempt to trace the practices and use of wooden art work in Himachal Pradesh.