Download or read book Origami Paper Floating World Prints 8 1 4 48 Sheets written by Tuttle Publishing and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make beautiful origami models with this authentic origami paper! Introducing unique sets of origami folding papers featuring details of traditional Ukiyo-e prints, carefully selected to add beauty and authenticity to your folded origami models and craft paper projects. The package includes folding sheets as well as an instructional booklet so that folders can started right away. This origami paper pack includes: 48 sheets of high-quality origami paper Details from 8 classic Japanese ukiyo-e prints Double-sided color Large 8 1/4'' squares Origami basics introduction Folding techniques Instructions for 6 projects Beautiful Ukiyo-e prints ("pictures of the floating world") boast flowing outlines and colorful forms. The process of creating Ukiyo-e artwork was a painstaking collaboration between artist, carver, printer and publisher. These treasured prints are traditionally characterized by depictions of carefree urban pleasures and scenes from the natural world and are perfect for origami folding, gift wrapping and scrapbooking applications.
Download or read book Origami Paper Hokusai Prints Large 8 1 4 48 Sheets written by Tuttle Publishing and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pack contains 48 high-quality origami sheets featuring 8 different authentic woodblock prints by the legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai. Origami Paper Hokusai Prints will add beauty and authenticity to your folded origami models and papercraft projects. This origami paper pack includes: 48 sheets of high-quality origami paper 8 authentic prints by Hokusai Double-sided color Large 8 1/4'' squares Origami basics and folding techniques Instructions for 6 easy origami projects The famous Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), is best known for his woodblock print series, "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," from which this collection is drawn in part. The beautiful ukiyo-e prints ("pictures of the floating world") chosen for this paper pack boast flowing outlines and colorful forms.
Download or read book Origami Paper Geisha Prints Large written by Tuttle Publishing and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodblock prints of geisha are some of the most popular and iconic images from Japan's pre-modern era, and the gorgeous, full-color reproductions in Origami Paper Geisha Prints Large allow everyone to add their exotic elegance and beauty to folded origami models and paper craft projects. Often called "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e prints feature the elegant hostess-entertainers who populated the teahouses and drinking establishments of Japan's walled pleasure quarters during the end of the Edo period and into the twentieth century. Instantly recognizable by their white makeup, layered kimonos and elaborately pinned and tressed coiffure, these women were considered the epitome of beauty and poise. The prints chosen for this origami paper pack perfectly capture the geisha's flowing outlines and colorful forms. The eight full-color reproductions gracing forty-eight 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" sheets highlight details of stunning prints by the period's most accomplished artists, including Utagawa Kunisada, Suzuki Harunobu, Eishsai Choki, Torii Kiyonaga, and Katsukawa Shuncho. Lush accent colors appear on the reverse side, making them perfect for origami folding, gift-wrapping and scrapbooking applications. An eight-page insert with instructions on how to make six models will inspire origami enthusiasts to start folding right away.
Download or read book Origami Paper Geisha Prints 48 Sheets X Large 8 1 4 21 Cm written by TUTTLE PUBLISHING. and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper pack contains 48 large (8.25 inch) origami sheets designed with beautiful and classic geisha woodblock prints. These stunning origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 8 unique prints, and all of the papers have coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. The slight gloss helps to ensure sharp, sturdy creases when folding. This origami paper pack includes: 48 sheets of high-quality origami paper 8 unique prints Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 8.25 x 8.25 inch (21 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 6 easy-to-fold origami projects The beautiful ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") woodblock prints chosen for this paper pack boast flowing outlines and colorful forms. These reproductions capture details of stunning geisha prints by accomplished artists of the period, such as Utagawa Kunisada, Suzuki Harunobu, Eishosai Choki, Torii Kiyonaga, Katsukawa Shuncho and others.
Download or read book Origami Paper 200 Sheets Floating World 6 3 4 17 Cm written by Tuttle Studio and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pack contains 200 high-quality large (6.75 inch) origami sheets printed with traditional Floating World prints. These vibrant origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. This paper pack contains 12 prints, and all of the papers have coordinating colors on the reverse side to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. "Floating World" refers to Japan's traditional Geisha districts and the art and literary worlds associated with them. This origami paper pack includes: 200 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Saturated colors Double-sided color 6.75 x 6.75 inch (17 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 6 easy-to-fold origami projects
Download or read book Hokusai written by Matthi Forrer and published by Prestel Pub. This book was released on 1991 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hokusai was one of the great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. His exquisite compositions and dynamic use of color set him apart from other printmakers, and his unequalled genius influenced both Japanese and a whole generation of Western artists. Now available for the first time in paperback, this book reproduces the artist's finest works in plates that convey the full variety of his invention, each of which is provided with an informative commentary. In his introduction, Hokusai expert Matthi Forrer traces the artist's career and defines his place in relation to his contemporaries and to the history of Japanese art. Examining all genres of the artist's prolific output -- including images of city life, maritime scenes, landscapes, views of Mount Fuji, bird and flower illustrations, literary scenes, waterfalls and bridges -- Hokusai, Prints and Drawings provides a detailed account of the artist's genius.
Download or read book The Strange Case of Origami Yoda Origami Yoda 1 written by Tom Angleberger and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strange things are happening at McQuarrie Middle School in the opener to the New York Times bestselling series from Tom Angleberger! It takes the wisdom of Yoda to survive the sixth grade. Meet Dwight, a sixth-grade oddball. Dwight does a lot of weird things, like wearing the same T-shirt for a month or telling people to call him "Captain Dwight." But Dwight does one cool thing. He makes origami. One day he makes an origami finger puppet of Yoda. And that's when things get mysterious. Origami Yoda can predict the future and suggest the best way to deal with a tricky situation. His advice actually works, and soon most of the sixth grade is lining up with questions. Dwight's friend Tommy wants to know how Origami Yoda can be so smart when Dwight is so clueless. Is Yoda tapping into the Force? This is Tommy's case file of his investigation into "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda." Includes instructions for folding your own Origami Yoda.
Download or read book Ukiyo e written by Frederick Harris and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), reflects the rich history and way of life in Japan hundreds of years ago. Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print takes a thematic approach to this iconic Japanese art form, considering prints by subject matter: geisha and courtesans, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, erotica, nature, historical subjects and even images of foreigners in Japan. An artist himself, author Frederick Harris—a well-known American collector who lived in Japan for 50 years—pays special attention to the methods and materials employed in Japanese printmaking. The book traces the evolution of ukiyo-e from its origins in metropolitan Edo (Tokyo) art culture as black and white illustrations, to delicate two-color prints and multicolored designs. Advice to admirers on how to collect, care for, view and buy Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints rounds out this book of charming, carefully selected prints.
Download or read book Origami Card Craft written by Karen Elaine Thomas and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the time it takes to pick out a card at the store, you can fold a beautiful, handmade card specifically designed for your special someone. With Origami Card Craft, you can impress your friends with origami-inspired cards, boxes, and envelopes that pop up, fan out, and even hold hidden messages. Wow your sweetie with the Fold-Out Heart card or give a thank you to be remembered with the Pinwheel card. Here you’ll also learn to make five different envelopes to store and protect your creations. With over 25 years of experience in origami and paper crafting, author Karen Elaine Thomas shows you how easy it is to create unique cards out of folded paper, and gives you the skills necessary to read any origami pattern, in any language. With a few basic techniques under your belt and the endless opportunities that paper offers, there’s no limit to the dazzling cards you can create simply and quickly.
Download or read book On Paper written by Nicholas A. Basbanes and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Best Book of the Year: Mother Jones • Bloomberg News • National Post • Kirkus In these pages, Nicholas Basbanes—the consummate bibliophile’s bibliophile—shows how paper has been civilization’s constant companion. It preserves our history and gives record to our very finest literary, cultural, and scientific accomplishments. Since its invention in China nearly two millennia ago, the technology of paper has spread throughout the inhabited world. With deep knowledge and care, Basbanes traces paper’s trail from the earliest handmade sheets to the modern-day mills. Paper, yoked to politics, has played a crucial role in the unfolding of landmark events, from the American Revolution to Daniel Ellsberg’s Pentagon Papers to the aftermath of 9/11. Without paper, modern hygienic practice would be unimaginable; as currency, people will do almost anything to possess it; and, as a tool of expression, it is inextricable from human culture. Lavishly researched, compellingly written, this masterful guide illuminates paper’s endless possibilities.
Download or read book Kawaii Origami written by Chrissy Pushkin and published by Race Point Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kawaii Origami book and paper pack has everything you need to make your very own Kawaii origami creations—from an origami ice cream cone to an origami cactus! Jump right in and start folding your way to cute with 50 sheets of adorable origami paper and 25 Kawaii-style origami projects with step-by-step instructions from the creator of the popular website Paper Kawaii, Chrissy Pushkin. After a tutorial on basic folds, use the included origami paper to create these adorable, easy-to-follow projects: Masu Box, Lucky Stars, Kawaii Envelopes, Water Balloon, Tea Bag, Tea Bag Envelopes, Love Knots, Dustpan & Scoop, Rectangular Masu Box, Cute Purse, Woven Bracelet, Woven Bookmark, Cat & Dog Hearts, Cactus, Round Pot, Bento Box, Mini Trash Bin, Mini Drawer, Stationery Boxes, Ice Cream, Sushi Roll Boxes, Nigiri Sushi Boxes, Flower Bowl, Star Bowl, and Twinkle Star. With this instructional book and included papers, you will be creating stunning and unique origami pieces like a pro in no time!
Download or read book Signs and Symbols written by Adrian Frutiger and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.
Download or read book The Tale of Genji written by John T. Carpenter and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its vivid descriptions of courtly society, gardens, and architecture in early eleventh-century Japan, The Tale of Genji—recognized as the world’s first novel—has captivated audiences around the globe and inspired artistic traditions for one thousand years. Its female author, Murasaki Shikibu, was a diarist, a renowned poet, and, as a tutor to the young empress, the ultimate palace insider; her monumental work of fiction offers entry into an elaborate, mysterious world of court romance, political intrigue, elite customs, and religious life. This handsomely designed and illustrated book explores the outstanding art associated with Genji through in-depth essays and discussions of more than one hundred works. The Tale of Genji has influenced all forms of Japanese artistic expression, from intimately scaled albums to boldly designed hanging scrolls and screen paintings, lacquer boxes, incense burners, games, palanquins for transporting young brides to their new homes, and even contemporary manga. The authors, both art historians and Genji scholars, discuss the tale’s transmission and reception over the centuries; illuminate its place within the history of Japanese literature and calligraphy; highlight its key episodes and characters; and explore its wide-ranging influence on Japanese culture, design, and aesthetics into the modern era. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana}
Download or read book The Art and Craft of Problem Solving written by Paul Zeitz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text on mathematical problem solving provides a comprehensive outline of "problemsolving-ology," concentrating on strategy and tactics. It discusses a number of standard mathematical subjects such as combinatorics and calculus from a problem solver's perspective.
Download or read book Origami Paper 500 Sheets Japanese Washi Patterns 6 15 Cm written by Tuttle Studio and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and traditional Japanese Washi Patterns. These paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the papers. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 6 easy origami projects
Download or read book Paper Engineering and Pop ups For Dummies written by Rob Ives and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper Engineering & Pop-ups For Dummies covers a wide range of projects, from greeting cards to freestanding models. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and dozens of accompanying diagrams help readers not only to complete the diverse projects in the book, but also master the skills necessary to apply their own creativity and create new projects, beyond the book's pages.
Download or read book Grail Diary written by Henry Jones and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a prop replica of Dr. Henry Jones personal dairy filled with notes and sketches from his many years of searching for the Holy Grail. There are 180 screen accurate pages for fans of Indiana Jones to enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: NO additional inserts included with this version and the cover is printed softcover paper, no leather.
