Download or read book Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami written by John Montroll and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for creating the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac and a variety of mythological creatures in origami.
Download or read book Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami written by World of Wonders, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinese Origami for Children written by Hu Yue and published by Shanghai Press. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper-folding, also called origami, is popular among children all over the world. With this origami book, you can now use origami to celebrate festivals and present well wishes. Inside you'll find 30 simple and fun paper-folding projects including: Chinese zodiac animals such as the dragon, horse, and pig. Festival-related items such as the lion-dance in the lantern-show festival and a necktie for the Father's Day. Objects representing well wishes and greetings such as a peach to wish someone a long life and a calabash or bottle gourd to present a wish. Other objects with Chinese flair such as a folded fan and panda. Illustrations and explanations in this book are clear and the steps are easy to follow. These projects will help you get to know more about Chinese culture. Work together with your children to bring these Chinese-inspired paper projects alive!
Download or read book Folding Paper written by Meher McArthur and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful origami art book is a collection of the best contemporary pieces from some of the worlds most renowned papercraft artists. Thanks to pioneering masters such as Dr. Robert J. Lang, origami has transcended its humble roots as a traditional Japanese papercraft to take its place among the global fine arts. In Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami, Dr. Lang and Asian art curator Meher McArthur chronicle origami's remarkable evolution and showcases the widespread applications of paper folding solutions in the fields of contemporary mathematics, engineering, design, and the international peace movement. Based around a groundbreaking museum show by the same name, Folding Paper features the work of more than forty leading origami artists from around the world. It traces the development of paper folding in both the East and the West, recognizing the global influences on this international art form. Now in the early twenty-first century, origami is a sophisticated fine art form consisting of many different styles, from representational to geometric, abstract, and even conceptual. It has become a symbol of peace, an inspiration for engineers, and a conduit for scientific advancement. Featured origami artists include: Brian Chan Erik Joisel Erik and Martin Demaine Tomoko Fuse Daniel Kwan Michael LaFosse Jeannine Moseley Akira Yoshizawa Combining Dr. Lang's and McArthur's illuminating narrative history with lavish color photographs of more than sixty breathtaking works—from Joel Cooper's haunting Cyrus mask to Linda Tomoko Mihara's delicate Crane Cube to Eric Joisel's lifelike Pangolin model—Folding Paper is an enthralling introduction to the contemporary art of paper folding.
Download or read book Origami Zoo written by Robert J. Lang and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1990-06-15 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Origami Zoo, two of the world's finest paper folders present an exciting collection of original origami animals. Their creatures, ranging from the exotic to the familiar, the elegant to the whimsical, will both inspire the beginner and challenge the most accomplished folder. Choose among the dolphin, penguin, swan, owl, goose, kangaroo, praying mantis, or even the mythical Pegasus or extinct wooly mammoth. Each of these thirty-seven new projects is true origami-folded from a single piece of paper with no cutting or gluing-and is complete with clear step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and a photograph of the finished model. Origami Zoo will challenge and delight anyone with a penchant for creating something wonderful out of (almost) nothing.
Download or read book Dragons and Other Fantastic Creatures in Origami written by John Montroll and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Instructions for 27 models of fantasy figures including 10 dragons, a wizard, ogre, unicorn, phoenix, and other imaginary creatures"--
Download or read book Citizen 13660 written by and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mine Okubo was one of 110,000 people of Japanese descent--nearly two-thirds of them American citizens -- who were rounded up into "protective custody" shortly after Pearl Harbor. Citizen 13660, her memoir of life in relocation centers in California and Utah, was first published in 1946, then reissued by University of Washington Press in 1983 with a new Preface by the author. With 197 pen-and-ink illustrations, and poignantly written text, the book has been a perennial bestseller, and is used in college and university courses across the country. "[Mine Okubo] took her months of life in the concentration camp and made it the material for this amusing, heart-breaking book. . . . The moral is never expressed, but the wry pictures and the scanty words make the reader laugh -- and if he is an American too -- blush." -- Pearl Buck Read more about Mine Okubo in the 2008 UW Press book, Mine Okubo: Following Her Own Road, edited by Greg Robinson and Elena Tajima Creef. http://www.washington.edu/uwpress/search/books/ROBMIN.html
Download or read book Origami Polyhedra Design written by John Montroll and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book unravels the mystery of Geometry in Origami with a unique approach: 64 Polyhedra designs, each made from a single square sheet of paper, no cuts, no glue; each polyhedron the largest possible from the starting size of square and each having an ingenious locking mechanism to hold its shape. The author covers the five Platonic solids (cube,
Download or read book Animal Origami for the Enthusiast written by John Montroll and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1985-03 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed instructions and illustrations describe how to create an assortment of origami animals, and discusses choosing the necessary supplies
Download or read book Bringing Origami to Life written by John Montroll and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Origami Dragons Ebook written by Marc Kirschenbaum and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Origami folders and dragon enthusiasts, rejoice! Origami Dragons Kit by master origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum shows you how to fold 10 incredible paper dragon models. This unique collection contains a wide range of Asian and Western dragons, both winged and serpentine. Each one is based on dragon folklore and pop culture from around the world, including the Wyvern--a cousin of the dragon that appears in Dungeons and Dragons and Game of Thrones This book contains detailed, full-color instructions with easy-to-follow diagrams, as well as accompanying online folding videos. Here are just some of the dragon models included in this kit: The Faerie Dragon -- A miniature magical dragon with distinctive, butterfly-like wings The Lindwyrm -- A sinewy, undulating monster The Rearing Dragon -- This formidable apex predator is the most difficult model to fold -- tackle this after you've completed the others The Dragon Hatchling -- They're cute at this age, but watch your fingertips -- and keep an eye out for mama! Plus many more! These 3-D creatures are fun to fold and collect, display on your shelf and share with friends. They may look dangerous, but they eat surprisingly few villagers!
Download or read book Origami Dragons written by and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early heydays of the second revolution of origami Tom Stamm, a devoted fan and practitioner of origami design, went through a rich period of exploration and creativity in the development of origami Dragons. Including his wonderful "Sea Serpent Dragon" and "Multi-Piece Sea Serpent" as well as 3 wonderful "Flapping Dragon" variations. For the first time the most memorable of these are published here with loving re-diagramming as well as two small works of my own which were inspired during the redesign. I loved these models as a kid and am thrilled to be a part of making them available again. - JC Nolan
Download or read book Making Christmas Bright With Papercrafts written by Alice Hornecke and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful collection of 43 papercraft projects will put everyone in a festive mood with a wide range of decorative suggestions for the home and holiday table, including Christmas tree ornaments, packaging, and gift-giving ideas. Ideal for papercrafters at every level of experience, the book overflows with photos, templates, and instructions for an origami wreath, cut-out snowflakes, place setting accessories, and much more.
Download or read book Origami Omnibus written by Kunihiko Kasahara and published by Japan Publications (USA). This book was released on 1988 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 150 models and panoramas folded from one or more squares, including animals, flowers, faces, modular models, geometric shapes, and much more.
Download or read book Dragons Witches and Other Fantasy Creatures in Origami written by Mario Adrados Netto and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2005 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagrams and folding instructions for 24 devilishly delightful creatures -- everything from a troll (23 steps) to a high-flying witch on a broomstick (141 steps).
Download or read book Easy Origami written by John Montroll and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes illustrated instructions for origami projects that range from simple to challenging.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Origami written by Robert J. Lang and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1988 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create nearly 40 striking paper figures with clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams. Features simple to advanced objects: cube, parrot, rabbit, seagull, cuckoo clock, rocket, mouse, elephant, violinist, Viking ship, and many more.
