Introduction to puppetry arts / Cheralyn L. Lambeth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lambeth, Cheralyn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Puppet making.

Puppet plays.

Puppet theater.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2023.

Place of Publication:

Waltham, Massachusetts : Focal Press, 2019.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

Introduction to Puppetry Artsshares the history, cultures, and traditions surrounding the ancient performance art of puppetry, along with an overview of puppet construction and performance techniques used around the world.From its earliest beginnings in the ancient Middle East and Asia, through its representations in Medieval/Renaissance Europe, up until its modern-day appearances in theatre, television, and film, this book offers a thorough overview of how this fascinating art form originated and evolved. It also includes easy-to-follow instructions on how to create puppets for performance and display and an in-depth resource list and bibliography for further research and information. Written for students in puppetry arts and stagecraft courses,Introduction to Puppetry Arts> offers a comprehensive look at this enduring craft and provides a starting point for creating a wide range of puppets, from marionettes and hand puppets to mascots and character costumes.

Contents:

A brief history of puppetry

Rod puppets

Hand puppets

Marionettes

Parade/pageant puppets

Shadow puppets

Mascots/character costumes.

ISBN:

9780429810329

0429810326

9780429810336

0429810334

9780429442858

0429442858

OCLC:

1114280490