The art of Japanese paper: masks, lanterns, kites, dolls, origami / Dominique Buisson

The art of Japanese paper: masks, lanterns, kites, dolls, origami / Dominique Buisson

Books


REF.PA.2300
219 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm.
1992
Dominique Buisson
A thoroughly illustrated survey of traditional and contemporary papermaking in Japan, with sections on fans, lanterns, masks, origami, partitions, calligraphy, paper garments, parasols, kites, dolls, and contemporary paper sculpture. "To the Japanese, paper is far more than the material medium used by Westerners. For them, its purity symbolizes the religious offering, and respect for gods and men. Cut out or folded, it extends the code of speech and gesture. While the Japanese place great important upon 'the idea [of] the beautiful,' paper also plays a purely utilitarian role, in the form of lanterns, parasols, fans, wrapping paper, or playthings such [as] kites, dolls, and origami. [...] A unique and comprehensive book, lavishly illustrated with over 260 colour photographs."