The Art of Japanese Paper

The Art of Japanese Paper
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Book Synopsis The Art of Japanese Paper by : Dominique Buisson

Download or read book The Art of Japanese Paper written by Dominique Buisson and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the Japanese, paper is far more than the material medium used by Westerners. For them, its purity symbolises the religious offering, and respect for gods and men. Cut out or folded, it extends the code of speech and gesture. Paper also plays a purely utilitarian role, in the form of lanterns, parasols, fans, wrapping paper, or playthings such kites, dolls and origami.


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