The Art of Japanese Paper
Title | The Art of Japanese Paper PDF eBook |
Author | Dominique Buisson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
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To the Japanese, paper is far more than the material medium used by Westerners. For them, its purity symbolises the religious offering, and respect for gods and men. Cut out or folded, it extends the code of speech and gesture. Paper also plays a purely utilitarian role, in the form of lanterns, parasols, fans, wrapping paper, or playthings such kites, dolls and origami.
Manga Kamishibai
Title | Manga Kamishibai PDF eBook |
Author | Eric P. Nash |
Publisher | Abrams Comicarts |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 2009-09 |
Genre | Art |
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Before superheroes filled the pages of Japanese manga, such characters had been regularly seen on the streets of Japan in "kamishibai" stories. This work tells the history of this fascinating and nearly vanished Japanese art form that paved the way for modern-day comic books.
Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing of Photographs
Title | Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing of Photographs PDF eBook |
Author | Carl-Evert Jonsson |
Publisher | AuthorHouse |
Pages | 72 |
Release | 2021-05-17 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 1665588829 |
Using Japanese paper on digitally printing photos can yield tremendous results for photographers who are interested in experimenting with new methods. But beware: The common concept of how photographs should look will be challenged if you decide to use this technique. Carl-Evert Jonsson shares his experiences using the experimental technique in this book. After using Japanese papers (washi) for paintings and collages, he started to use the papers for his photos. This technique is not an alternative to classic film-based photography. Ink is injected from a cartridge in a printer connected to a computer then the image is reproduced on printable washi paper. Darkroom facilities are not needed. All you need is a computer, printer, washi, and photos. The liveliness of washi fibres gives a softer result, and washi is more absorbent than Western papers, with the ink appearing integrated rather than sitting on the printed surface. Find out how to use a method that will give new life to photos with the insights in this unique photography book.
Washi
Title | Washi PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy Broadbent Casserley |
Publisher | Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781842464861 |
Washi, or Japanese handmade paper, has long held a central role in Japanese culture. The rich history and striking diversity of washi are explored in this extensively-illustrated book through images and discussion of two washi collections.
Japanese Papermaking
Title | Japanese Papermaking PDF eBook |
Author | Timothy Barrett |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Handmade paper |
ISBN | 9781891640261 |
This book sheds light on every facet of this time-honored craft and offers complete instruction s on how to duplicate its exquisite results in the West.
Washi Transformed
Title | Washi Transformed PDF eBook |
Author | Meher Mcarthur |
Publisher | Rizzoli International Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2021-06-02 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1785513281 |
This exquisite new publication celebrates how Japanese contemporary artists push traditional washi paper beyond its historic uses to create innovative, highly textured two-dimensional works, expressive sculptures, and dramatic installations. Historically, washi paper has been used as a base for Japanese calligraphy, painting, and printmaking as well as a material in architecture, religious ritual and clothing. In recent years, contemporary Japanese artists have turned this supple yet sturdy paper into a medium for expressing their artistic vision – layering, weaving, dyeing, shredding, folding, or cutting the paper to form abstract sculptures, lyrical folding screens, highly textured wall pieces, and dramatic installations. This elegantly designed volume examines the extraordinary creations of these diverse contemporary artists from Japan, France, and the United States. The publication also demonstrates the resilience, versatility, and unique stature of this ancient artistic medium in the realm of international contemporary art. Published to accompany a travelling exhibition: Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA October 10, 2021 – January 2, 2022 Longmont Museum, Longmont, CO January 28, 2022 – May 15, 2022 D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA June 11, 2022 - September 4, 2022 Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, FL November 3, 2022 - April 2, 2023
Secrets of Origami, Old and New
Title | Secrets of Origami, Old and New PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Harbin |
Publisher | |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 1964 |
Genre | Origami |
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