Packed with illustrative examples by renowned international artists and paper folders, we are introduced to different folding and cutting techniques for constructing unusual books and booklets without binding such as origami, kirigami, leporello and the Turkish map fold. With numerous templates for copying, The Art of Origami Books will inspire you to handle paper in new and inventive ways while exploring the many exciting possibilities of this ancient craft yourself. This repertoire of shapes and structures is intended for artists, visual artists and teachers, as well as lovers of handmade objects, scrapbooking and creative hobbies. -- Provided by publisher
Trimming, piercing, slicing, snipping: just a few of the many words that relate to the idea of cutting. In this volume Jean-Charles Trebbi explores the traditional techniques of paper cutting, before examining current manifestations of this art form, including the contemporary materials and technologies it uses and the types of artistic expression it offers. The Art of Cutting is a collection of artworks that have been created using a variety of cutting techniques. The author explores traditional techniques that are still very much alive worldwide, and he analyses the current aspects of the art of cutting, in which different materials and technologies lead to new forms of artistic expression. This book presents a selection of artists who revisit and work with traditional techniques, as well as those who adopt contemporary approaches. From paper to ceramics, food design and architecture, The Art of Cutting offers a stunning and diverse universe that is waiting to be discovered. AUTHOR: Born in Paris, Charles Trebbi is an urban architect, designer, artist and writer. A Renaissance man who specialises in the infinite possibilities of folding, cutting and assembling using paper, cardboard, textiles and even wood and metal, he creates his own art books, which are often inspired often by urban spaces and architecture, and produces completely original structures with pop-up and cutting techniques.
Volume 1 of the Art of Folding presented a great panorama of creators who are
inspired by origami and whose work with various materials draws on this
traditional technique. The vast and fertile world of folding plays host to so
many exciting innovations in various fields that their multiple variations
naturally demanded a follow up. Drawing on examples from nature, this second
volume focuses on folders' know how. Through the many reference points that it
touches on and a comparative approach, it sheds light on original techniques
and their applications in design, decoration and architecture. This new study
of the art of folding is a source of inspiration for inquisitive minds and
those who explore or create in all artistic genres. It gives readers the
opportunity to discover and put into practice an art form that is both
traditional and forward looking.
A beautifully and richly illustrated collection of historical and contemporary folding techniques examples for papercraft lovers, architects and designers.
The Art of Cutting is a stunning collection of artworks created using a variety of cutting techniques. The author explores traditional techniques that are still very much alive worldwide, and then analyses the current aspects of the art of cutting, in which different materials and technologies lead to new forms of artistic expression. This book presents a selection of artists who revisit and work with traditional techniques, as well as those who adopt contemporary approaches. From paper to ceramics, food design and architecture, The Art of Cutting offers a stunning and diverse universe that is waiting to be discovered. This exceptional research work takes us to distant worlds, and also stimulates our imagination. Jean-Charles Trebbi , an urban architect, designer, artist, and author is passionate by folding, cutting, and assembling in all its forms. He uses mostly paper, but also cardboard, textiles, and even wood and metal to create his own absolutely original artists books. The book includes cut-out models.
