Artful Paper Dolls

Artful Paper Dolls

Author: Terry Taylor

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781579907150

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A glimpse into the rich history of paper dolls is accompanied by many charming manufactured and handmade examples.


Beyond Paper Dolls

Beyond Paper Dolls

Author: Lynne Perrella

Publisher: Stampington & Company

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780971729681

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With nostalgic glances to the past and visionary gazes into the future, Lynne Perrella and the contributing artists follow inspiration rather than tradition to present dolls that are charismatic, colorful and full of surprises. Technique related details are provided in each chapter's details dossier, where we are invited to go behind the scenes, into the artists studios. Take an up close and personal look to get the inside story on how the artists used paper and other exciting mediums to create their dolls. Artists include Nina Bagley, Lesley Riley, Judi Riesch, Lynn Whipple, Teesha Moore, Karen Michel, Jane Cather, Akira Blount, Laurel Hall and Maria Moya who expolore the human form to create paper personas that are expressive, innovative and insightful.


Paper Puppet Palooza

Paper Puppet Palooza

Author: Norma V. Toraya

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781616735340

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Even today, with the proliferation of fancy electronics, computers, and video games, people are still enchanted by the simple, funny movement created by a flat, two-dimensional paper puppet; they are automatically, and inherently, amusing. This book teaches readers how to make a wide variety of moveable paper puppets, charming toys, and novel, artful gifts. The projects are beautiful, magical, whimsical and will appeal to readers with many different craft interests. There is something very childlike about puppets, yet they are not easily dismissed into something strictly ‘for children’. Paper puppets are versatile, easy to make, and can be used with many types of artwork such as on cards or in shadow boxes.


The Art Doll Chronicles

The Art Doll Chronicles

Author: Catherine Moore

Publisher: Stampington & Company

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780971729605

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This celebration of nine art dolls and the artists who made them offers a colourful look at an unusual project that spanned 19 months and took the dolls on a journey all over the United States. Each doll is a one-of-a-kind work of art, made by women who contributed something to each work-in-progress and offered unique perspectives on womanhood and images of dolls. Professional doll-makers as well as a quilt maker, a metalsmith, a woodcarver, and a sculptor created dolls that evolved into vivid characters as they travelled from artist to artist with handmade journals that served as a combination diary, travel log, and artist's canvas. From Joe the Wandering '60s Beatnik to a made-over Madeline sure to be kicked out of her French boarding school for her outrageous attire, each doll is accompanied by photographs, excerpts from the journals, and essays by the artists about the joys, challenges, and frustrations of working on the project.


Chasing Degas

Chasing Degas

Author: Eva Montanari

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780810938786

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Monsieur Degas likes to paint the students while they practice in ballet class. But one day he mistakenly leaves his paints in the dance studio and instead takes a young ballerina's bag, which contains her new tutu. And so the ballerina begins a great chase to find Degas before her recital. Full color.


Lettie Lane Paper Dolls

Lettie Lane Paper Dolls

Author: Sheila Young

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1981-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780486240893

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Genteel turn-of-the-century family very popular then and now. 24 paper dolls, 16 plates in full color.


Art History Paper Dolls

Art History Paper Dolls

Author: Kyle Hilton

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2014-08-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781452129242

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Get a hands-on art history lesson with these giants of the art world, shrunk down to paper-doll form. Illustrator Kyle Hilton expertly captures the essence of such masters as Leonardo da Vinci, Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, and more. Educational trivia and unique accoutrements accompany each artist. Art history has never been so fun!


Paper Dolls

Paper Dolls

Author: Katherine H. Adams

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-08-23

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1476629390

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Paper dolls might seem the height of simplicity--quaint but simple toys, nothing more. But through the centuries paper figures have reflected religious and political beliefs, notions of womanhood, motherhood and family, the dictates of fashion, approaches to education, individual self-image and self-esteem, and ideas about death. This book examines paper dolls and their symbolism--from icons made by priests in ancient China to printable Kim Kardashians on the Internet--to show how these ephemeral objects have an enduring and sometimes surprising presence in history and culture.


The Artful Storybook

The Artful Storybook

Author: Terry Taylor

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1600591434

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"Once upon a time… storybooks held a special place in our lives, filling our hearts with wonder. Thanks to this extraordinary crafting anthology we can experience that magic again in a marvelous new way by recreating and reinterpreting the picture book. An overview outlines a variety of structures and techniques, from simple collage to gluing. But above all, these highly visual pages offer ideas and inspiration, with talented artists presenting lovingly designed story spreads and covers. Take a fantasy vacation via a travel booklet fashioned from vintage, nostalgic postcards. Follow The Queen of Tarts in a story that unfolds in a miniature puppet theater motif. And two different artists offer their revised versions of a classic: The Princess and the Pea"--


The Altered Object

The Altered Object

Author: Terry Taylor

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1579908799

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Altered art is the fastest growing craft trend today--but its practitioners can’t live by books alone: they long to expand their horizons and explore new directions. And this follow-up to the hugely successful Altered Art will fulfill their creative desires. It moves into uncharted territory, focusing not on books, but on transforming the surfaces of a multitude of everyday objects into artistic canvases. The 25 projects clearly prove that the possibilities are limited only by one’s own imagination. For example, in the hands of five different crafters, those ubiquitous mint tins become a small shrine, necklace, photo book, and doll. Profusely illustrated profiles showcase ten contemporary artists doing their work; all provide invaluable insights into the creative process.