Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00UQYSMR8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 323 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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.. 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 s
"Clearly written, intelligently organized, precisely illustrated and beautifully designed." —Theatre Design and Technology
I figured it would be if the master Richard Bradshaw recommended it. I am building a stage to one Amazon Customer An incredible book!. I figured it would be if the master Richard Bradshaw recommended it. I am building a stage to one of the designs in the book. Excellent!!. Yann Charaoui said Amazing book on the subject.. If you're interested in shadow puppetry, this is the book for you.It covers all the main aspects of the genre; history, techniques, fabrication, lighting, etcThe quality of the images are stellar, the text is easy to read, the research thorough.I really think this book is a little gem and has become my reference for shadow play theater.. Great book in Kindle Amazon Customer Very good and informative book on shadow puppets along with instruction to make your own puppets. Thank you.