“A man who works with his hands is a laborer, a man who works with his hands and his brain in a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.” This quote was said by Louis Nizer. The quote stands out because of how it can apply to any artist, but especially a carpenter. According to Avena Contracting, carpentry is defined as a skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping, and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, and concrete forms. Carpentry is learned through knowledge, experiences, and the practice of art that is needed to create a masterpiece. That is how carpentry is learned; however, it is more about the evolution …show more content…
Yes it was. In fact, according to Tony Morgan from Wagner Meters, many ancient civilizations used wood to create weapons for hunting as well as for defense purposes: Egyptians made coffins that were preserved in tombs, Greeks designed beautiful furniture such as chairs and stools, Romans built aqueducts using their wooden scaffolding, and the Chinese created various pots and tables from wood. Those are just a few examples of those would would use wood for creating practical items. According to Tony Morgan, archaeologists discovered proof of ancient carpentry in Africa. They found both a wooden club and digging sticks at the Kalambo Falls. Also, according to Daily Mail, seven thousand year old water wells made of wood were found in Germany. Over the course of many decades, the evolution with the quality and uses of wood began. Humans created less primitive and more advanced items such as boats, axes, buildings, and furniture. These wooden items, along with the safety precautions, were a huge part in the evolution and function of