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Paper Cutting Book

by Rob Ryan, Laura Heyenga, Natalie Avella
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Overview

In recent years there s been an explosion of talent and amazing artwork produced in the medium of cut paper. This gorgeous volume features work from a selection of 35 international artists and crafters who are creating beautiful contemporary work of astonishing intricacy, using little more than paper and blade.

Synopsis

"Jaw-dropping . . . a feast for the eyes that will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers, from professional paper cutters to casual observers of the art." — Adult Books 4 Teens ( School Library Journal) There's a renaissance underway in the art form of cut paper, with an explosion of raw talent and an abundance of amazing work produced in the medium in recent years. This gorgeous volume features work from twenty-six contemporary international artists who are creating images of astonishing intricacy, using little more than paper and blade. Featuring a host of new discoveries and including art by such stars as Nikki McClure, Rob Ryan, and Thomas Allen, as well as a number of emerging practitioners, Paper Cutting is sure to engage art buffs and indie crafters alike. An in-depth introduction by paper art expert Natalie Avella illuminates the rich history of the centuries-old form, and a whimsical preface by beloved artist Rob Ryan rounds out this delightful collection.

About the Author, Rob Ryan

Rob Ryan is a visual artist specializing in paper cutting. He lives in London.

Natalie Avella is an art and design writer and author of numerous books who lives in London.

Laura Heyenga is an editor at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. She lives in Berkeley, California.

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Book Details

Published
May 11, 2011
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pages
177
ISBN
9781452105611

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