Puppets: Handbook Of Marionettes

The book ""Puppets: Handbook Of Marionettes"" by the Hamburg Puppet Guild is a comprehensive guide to the art of marionette puppetry. The book is designed to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the history, techniques, and materials used in marionette puppetry.The book begins with an introduction to the history of marionette puppetry, tracing its roots back to ancient Greece and Rome. The authors then provide a detailed explanation of the different types of marionette puppets, including string puppets, rod puppets, and glove puppets.The book also covers the materials and tools needed to create marionette puppets, including wood, fabric, paint, and string. Readers will learn about the various techniques used to carve and shape the wooden parts of the puppet, as well as how to create costumes and accessories.In addition to the technical aspects of marionette puppetry, the book also explores the artistry and performance aspects of the craft. The authors provide tips and advice on how to bring a marionette puppet to life, including how to create realistic movements and expressions.Overall, ""Puppets: Handbook Of Marionettes"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of marionette puppetry. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced puppeteer, this book provides a wealth of information and inspiration to help you create your own unique marionette puppets and performances.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hamburg Puppet Guild
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d
ISBN13: 9781163153680
ISBN10: 1163153680
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Collections | General
- Crafts & Hobbies | Toymaking | General
- Art | Sculpture & Installation

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