Download or read book Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play written by David Currell and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction and manipulation and presentation of shadow puppets, considered by many to be the oldest puppet theatre tradition. Traditional shadow play techniques, together with modern materials and methods and recent explorations into theatre of shadows, are explained with precision and clarity, and illustrated by photographs that include the work of some of the finest shadow players in the world. Topics covered include an introduction to shadow play, its traditions and the principles of shadow puppet design; advice on materials and methods for constructing and controlling traditional shadow puppets and scenery; step-by-step instructions for adding detail and decoration and creating transculent figures in full-colour; detailed methods for constructing shadow theatres using a wide range of lighting techniques; techniques of shadow puppet performance and contemporary explorations with shadow play; and instructions for making animated, silhouette films with digital photography. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play sets out detailed instructions for making and presenting shadow puppets by traditional methods and with the latest materials and techniques. Superbly illustrated with 420 colour photographs and helpful tips and suggestions.
Download or read book Making Shadow Puppets written by Jill Bryant and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, kids can create traditional shadow puppets from around the world.
Download or read book The Shadow Puppet Theatre of Malaysia written by Beth Osnes and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book explores the Malaysian form of shadow puppet theatre, highlighting its unique nature within the context of Southeast Asian and Asian shadow puppet theatre traditions. Intended for a Western audience not familiar with Asian performance and practices, the text serves as a bridge to this highly imaginative form. An in-depth examination of the Malaysian puppet tradition is provided, as well as performance scripts, designs for puppet characters, instructions for creating a shadow screen, and easy directions for performance. Another section then considers the practical, pedagogical, and ethical issues that arise in the teaching of this art.
Download or read book Javanese Shadow Puppets written by Ward Keeler and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pandhu crowned king - Wayang in Javanese society - The repertoire of stories and the structure of the performance - What might Wayang mean? - An ancient art form in the modern world.
Download or read book Shadow Puppets in Color written by Louise Cochrane and published by Plays. This book was released on 1972 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three traditional shadow plays accompany directions for making shadow puppets in color and a shadow theater.
Download or read book Moose Mischief written by Danielle Gillespie-Hallinan and published by Typeworm Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cooper has the clever idea of making his mom pancakes for her birthday, and his friend the moose offers to help. The moose claims he's the best chef in Alaska, but is he really? Find out if Cooper's mom is happy about the surprise awaiting her in the kitchen!
Download or read book The Art of Shadow Puppets written by Dona Herweck Rice and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have been using shadow puppets to entertain people for centuries. Learn the history of shadow puppets and the "technology" behind them with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Introduce early science topics to young readers with this book that is ideal for 1st grade students or ages 5-7.
Download or read book Los Gatos Black on Halloween written by Marisa Montes and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2006-08-22 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween party Under October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet! This lively bilingual Halloween poem introduces young readers to a spooky array of Spanish words that will open their ojos to the chilling delights of the season. Los Gatos Black on Halloween is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year, the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration and a Pura Belpre Honor Book for Narrative.
Download or read book The Art of Hand Shadows written by Albert Almoznino and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-04 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear explanations and over 70 illustrations demonstrate how to position your hands to make lifelike shadows of a lumbering dinosaur, a pair of playful monkeys, an eagle taking flight, a cat scratching itself, a howling wolf, a neighing horse, a dog that eats a rabbit, and many other figures.
Download or read book Richard Bradshaw s Guide to Shadow Puppets written by Richard Bradshaw and published by . This book was released on 2015-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Worlds of Shadow written by David Wisniewski and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1996-11-15 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wisniewskis, codirectors of the acclaimed Clarion Shadow Theatre, have modernized and simplified the techniques of the ancient art of shadow puppetry and created this easy step-by-step guide. After a brief overview of light and screen options, the authors show you how to introduce concepts of light and shadow to students. Stage directions, puppet patterns, scripts, projected scenery ideas, and a full range of astounding but readily achieved special effects help you quickly master any performance-from simple songs and rhymes to full-blown stories and plays. The special effects use such common materials as wax paper and colored plastic, and no art skills are needed. Suitable for the novice as well as the specialist, the guide has chapters on intermediate and advanced techniques for those who desire a more varied and complex production.
Download or read book Strings Hands Shadows written by John Bell and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Puppetry is arguably the most widespread form of performance. The artistry of puppetry includes aspects of the visual arts, theatre, music, and dance. Puppets can be traced as far back as ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome and are found today in cultures worldwide, across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. John Bell shows how puppets have been used to relay myths, poke fun at political figures, comment on cultural events of the period, express moral stories, and entertain adults and children alike. This richly illustrated book gives a historical overview and looks at the wide variety of this traditional art form. From European and Asian puppets in modern and ancient times to the Puppet Modernism movements, the book explores the important innovators and innovations of puppetry. Brief biographies of key figures such as Tony Sarg (credited with creating the first over-life-size puppets used for parades), Paul McPharlin (creator of Punch’s Circus), and Jim Henson (world-reknowned creator of many puppets, including the Muppets) help describe the evolution of puppetry. Definitions and descriptions of a variety of puppet styles, including shadow puppets, marionettes, hand puppets, rod puppets, and many others, add to the understanding of this fascinating form of art. With over one hundred color illustrations, this book highlights the "lives" of such characters as Kermit the Frog, Punch and Judy, Jack Pumpkinhead, and the traditional Chinese puppet Te-Yung to reveal the ways that puppets have become an integral part of many cultures. Captivating and fun, this book offers valuable insight into the wonderful world of puppetry.
Download or read book Fun Hand Shadows For Kids written by J. B. Books Ltd and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-18 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hand shadows for kids book is packed with over 40 astonishing hand shadow puppets for kids! Guaranteed to keep any child entertained for hours the hand shadow puppets in this book will astound the entire family. Filled with amazing hand shadows that are suitable for all ages, even the adults will enjoy these epic shadow puppets! All you need is your hands! Easy to follow illustrations allow any child to master the ancient art of hand shadows!
Download or read book Shadow Puppets written by Orson Scott Card and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2003-06-16 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Orson Scott Card brings to life a new chapter in the saga of Ender's Earth and The Shadow Series. Earth and its society have been changed irrevocably in the aftermath of Ender Wiggin's victory over the Formics. The unity forced upon the warring nations by an alien enemy has shattered. Nations are rising again, seeking territory and influence, and most of all, seeking to control the skills and loyalty of the children from the Battle School. But one person has a better idea. Peter Wiggin, Ender's older, more ruthless, brother, sees that any hope for the future of Earth lies in restoring a sense of unity and purpose. And he has an irresistible call on the loyalty of Earth's young warriors. With Bean at his side, the two will reshape our future. Shadow Puppets is the continuing story of Bean and Petra, and the rest of Ender's Dragon Army, as they take their places in the new government of Earth. THE ENDER UNIVERSE Ender series Ender’s Game / Speaker for the Dead / Xenocide / Children of the Mind / Ender in Exile / Children of the Fleet Ender’s Shadow series Ender’s Shadow / Shadow of the Hegemon / Shadow Puppets / Shadow of the Giant / Shadows in Flight The First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston) Earth Unaware / Earth Afire / Earth Awakens The Second Formic War (with Aaron Johnston) The Swarm / The Hive Ender novellas A War of Gifts / First Meetings At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Arabic Shadow Theatre 1300 1900 written by Li Guo and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-08-17 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook aims at a history of Arabic shadow theatre from the earliest sightings in the tenth century to the turn of the twentieth century. At the core is an analytical documentation of all the known textual remnants and the preserved artifacts of this rich and still living tradition.
Download or read book Spike Shadow Puppets written by Brian Lynch and published by Spike. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the "Smile Time" demonic puppets take their evil television show to Japan, Spike and Lorne must take on thousands of puppet ninjas to protect the unsuspecting children.
Download or read book Inside the Puppet Box written by Felicia Katz-Harris and published by Museum of International Folk Art & Macedonian Arts Council. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indonesianwayang kulit(shadow puppet) performance is one of the oldest and greatest storytelling traditions in the world and lies close to the heart of Javanese culture. These flat puppets, made from water buffalo hide, are elaborately decorated and perforated to cast spectacular shadows when used in performances that are usually based on classical literature with contemporary issues incorporated into particular scenes, and are always accompanied by a gamelon orchestra. An art of and for the people,wayang kulitremains a popular and significant form of cultural expression to this day. This book describes a collection of gold and bronze leaf Surakarta-style wayang kulit including over 200 wayang characters, which are identified by name and briefly introduced, providing a glimpse inside the puppet box. Felicia Katz-Harrisis the curator of Asian and Middle Eastern folk art at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
