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Akira Yoshizawa, Japan's Greatest Origami Master : Featuring over 60 Models and 1000 Diagrams by the Master by Akira Yoshizawa (2016, Hardcover)

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PublisherTuttle Publishing

ISBN-104805313935

ISBN-139784805313930

eBay Product ID (ePID)219643710

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Edition2

Book TitleAkira Yoshizawa, Japan's Greatest Origami Master : Featuring over 60 Models and 1000 Diagrams by the Master

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

TopicOrigami, Papercrafts, Asian / Japanese

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorAkira Yoshizawa

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight48 Oz

Item Length12 in

Item Width9 in

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Preface byYoshizawa, Kiyo

Reviews"This book celebrates the art and craftsmanship of origami by surveying the life and career of Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005), widely considered the father of modern origami, who pioneered techniques and notational systems widely used today." - Pu, Akira Yoshizawa was, and still is, the acknowledged master of modern origami. In this magnificent book, you can discover his ideas, philosophy and artistry, and you can fold his designs from his own meticulous instructions. -- David Brill, author of Brilliant Origami and vice president of the British Origami Society , "As I fold, Yoshizawa Sensei is telling me 'Too much detail, let the paper express the essence.' He is trying to let me hear the silence in my creations. I can only dream of succeeding like he did." - Bernie Peyton, author of Eco-Origami and curator of Origami Universe, "If you buy just one origami book this year, buy this one. Yoshizawa-sensei's work stands unchallenged at the pinnacle of origami achievement and this new collection should be required reading for any student of the art." - Paul Jackson: origami artist, author, "Akira Yoshizawa is the father of the modern art of origami. This monumental collection of his work is beautiful and breathtaking." - Robert J. Lang, origami artist/consultant and author of Origami Design Secrets, Paper artists interested in reproducing masterworks of origami and learning techniques from an expert will be drawn to this lovely retrospective. -- Library Journal, "Origami has evolved into a sophisticated global art form thanks to the creativity and generous spirit of Akira Yoshizawa. This book will open many more eyes to the magic of Yoshizawas paper folding legacy." - Meher McArthur, Asian art historian and curator of the exhibitions Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (2012u2016) and Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami (2015-2018), "If you buy just one origami book this year, buy this one. Yoshizawa-sensei's work stands unchallenged at the pinnacle of origami achievement and this new collection should be required reading for any student of the art." - Paul Jackson: origami a, "Paper artists interested in reproducing masterworks of origami and learning techniques from an expert will be drawn to this lovely retrospective." -- Library Journal, "This book celebrates the art and craftsmanship of origami by surveying the life and career of Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005), widely considered the father of modern origami, who pioneered techniques and notational systems widely used today." -- Publishers Weekly, If you buy just one origami book this year, buy this one. Yoshizawa-sensei's work stands unchallenged at the pinnacle of origami achievement and this new collection should be required reading for any student of the art. -- Paul Jackson: origami artist, author , As I fold, Yoshizawa Sensei is telling me 'Too much detail, let the paper express the essence.' He is trying to let me hear the silence in my creations. I can only dream of succeeding like he did. -- Bernie Peyton, author of Eco-Origami and curator of Origami Universe , "This book celebrates the art and craftsmanship of origami by surveying the life and career of Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005), widely considered the father of modern origami, who pioneered techniques and notational systems widely used today." - Publishers Weekly, "Akira Yoshizawa was, and still is, the acknowledged master of modern origami. In this magnificent book, you can discover his ideas, philosophy and artistry, and you can fold his designs from his own meticulous instructions." - David Brill, author, "This book celebrates the art and craftsmanship of origami by surveying the life and career of Akira Yoshizawa (1911u2005), widely considered the father of modern origami, who pioneered techniques and notational systems widely used today." - Publishers Weekly, "As I fold, Yoshizawa Sensei is telling me 'Too much detail, let the paper express the essence.' He is trying to let me hear the silence in my creations. I can only dream of succeeding like he did." -- Bernie Peyton, author of Eco-Origami an, Akira Yoshizawa has set the benchmark for artistic expression in modern origami. As evidenced by the photos in this book, his works seem to leap off the page with a playful exuberance. Recreating this origami for yourself is surprisingly attainable, thro|9784805313930|, "As I fold, Yoshizawa Sensei is telling me 'Too much detail, let the paper express the essence.' He is trying to let me hear the silence in my creations. I can only dream of succeeding like he did." -- Bernie Peyton, author of Eco-Origami and curator of Origami Universe, "Origami has evolved into a sophisticated global art form thanks to the creativity and generous spirit of Akira Yoshizawa. This book will open many more eyes to the magic of Yoshizawa's paper folding legacy." - Meher McArthur, Asian art historian and curator of the exhibitions Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (2012-2016) and Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami (2015-2018), "Yoshikawa was a true pioneer, an incomparable genius whose work was well ahead of its time. With timeless beauty, elegance, and creativity, his work continues to inspire creators and folders around the world. Akira Yoshizawa: The Art of Origami is a beautiful and comprehensive tribute to this unparalleled grandmaster of origami." - Beth Johnson, origami designer, "Akira Yoshizawa has set the benchmark for artistic expression in modern origami. As evidenced by the photos in this book, his works seem to leap off the page with a playful exuberance. Recreating this origami for yourself is surprisingly attainable, through straightforward and often clever folding sequences. Master Yoshizawa often leaves room for interpretation in the instructions so the folder is not bound by artificial landmarks." - Marc Kirschenbaum, American Origami Artist, "Akira Yoshizawa is known as the 'Grandfather of Origami' and with good cause. His revolutionary work set the foundations for modern origami and his quest to capture the true essence of the subject has led to a far deeper understanding of what is truly important about origami. His models are not highly technical, but even expert folders find it almost impossible to capture the subject as well as the Master. His influence on origami cannot be overstated and he is revered by the creative giants of the paper-folding world who have followed in his footsteps." - Nick Robinson, professional artist and author of many best-selling books on origami, "Origami has evolved into a sophisticated global art form thanks to the creativity and generous spirit of Akira Yoshizawa. This book will open many more eyes to the magic of Yoshizawa's paper folding legacy." - Meher McArthur, Asian art historian, "Akira Yoshizawa was, and still is, the acknowledged master of modern origami. In this magnificent book, you can discover his ideas, philosophy and artistry, and you can fold his designs from his own meticulous instructions." - David Brill, author of Brilliant Origami and vice president of the British Origami Society, "This book celebrates the art and craftsmanship of origami by surveying the life and career of Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005), widely considered the father of modern origami, who pioneered techniques and notational systems widely used today." -- Pu, "Akira Yoshizawa is known as the 'Grandfather of Origami' and with good cause. His revolutionary work set the foundations for modern origami and his quest to capture the true essence of the subject has led to a far deeper understanding of what is truly important about origami. His models are not highly technical, but even expert folders find it almost impossible to capture the subject as well as the Master. His influence on origami cannot be overstated and he is revered by the creative giants of the paper-folding world who have followed in his footsteps." -- Nick Robinson, professional artist and author of many best-selling books on origami, "Yoshikawa was a true pioneer, an incomparable genius whose work was well ahead of its time. With timeless beauty, elegance, and creativity, his work continues to inspire creators and folders around the world. Akira Yoshizawa: The Art of Origami is a beautiful and comprehensive tribute to this unparalleled grandmaster of origami." -- Beth Johnson, origami designer, Akira Yoshizawa is known as the 'Grandfather of Origami' and with good cause. His revolutionary work set the foundations for modern origami and his quest to capture the true essence of the subject has led to a far deeper understanding of what is truly important about origami. His models are not highly technical, but even expert folders find it almost impossible to capture the subject as well as the Master. His influence on origami cannot be overstated and he is revered by the creative giants of the paper-folding world who have followed in his footsteps. -- Nick Robinson, professional artist and author of many best-selling books on origami , Akira Yoshizawa is the father of the modern art of origami. This monumental collection of his work is beautiful and breathtaking. -- Robert J. Lang, origami artist/consultant and author of Origami Design Secrets , "Akira Yoshizawa is the father of the modern art of origami. This monumental collection of his work is beautiful and breathtaking." -- Robert J. Lang, origami artist/consultant and author of Origami Design Secrets, "Akira Yoshizawa was, and still is, the acknowledged master of modern origami. In this magnificent book, you can discover his ideas, philosophy and artistry, and you can fold his designs from his own meticulous instructions." -- David Brill, author, Yoshikawa was a true pioneer, an incomparable genius whose work was well ahead of its time. With timeless beauty, elegance, and creativity, his work continues to inspire creators and folders around the world. Akira Yoshizawa: The Art of Origami is|9784805313930|, Akira Yoshizawa is known as the 'Grandfather of Origami' and with good cause. His revolutionary work set the foundations for modern origami and his quest to capture the true essence of the subject has led to a far deeper understanding of what is truly im|9784805313930|, "If you buy just one origami book this year, buy this one. Yoshizawa-sensei's work stands unchallenged at the pinnacle of origami achievement and this new collection should be required reading for any student of the art." -- Paul Jackson: origami artist, author, Yoshikawa was a true pioneer, an incomparable genius whose work was well ahead of its time. With timeless beauty, elegance, and creativity, his work continues to inspire creators and folders around the world. Akira Yoshizawa: The Art of Origami is a beautiful and comprehensive tribute to this unparalleled grandmaster of origami. -- Beth Johnson, origami designer , This book celebrates the art and craftsmanship of origami by surveying the life and career of Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005), widely considered the father of modern origami, who pioneered techniques and notational systems widely used today. -- Publishers Weekly , "Paper artists interested in reproducing masterworks of origami and learning techniques from an expert will be drawn to this lovely retrospective." - Library Journal, "Origami has evolved into a sophisticated global art form thanks to the creativity and generous spirit of Akira Yoshizawa. This book will open many more eyes to the magic of Yoshizawa's paper folding legacy." - Meher McArthur, Asian art historian and curator of the exhibitions Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (2012u2016) and Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami (2015-2018), "As I fold, Yoshizawa Sensei is telling me 'Too much detail, let the paper express the essence.' He is trying to let me hear the silence in my creations. I can only dream of succeeding like he did." - Bernie Peyton, author of Eco-Origami an, "Akira Yoshizawa was, and still is, the acknowledged master of modern origami. In this magnificent book, you can discover his ideas, philosophy and artistry, and you can fold his designs from his own meticulous instructions." -- David Brill, author of Brilliant Origami and vice president of the British Origami Society, "If you buy just one origami book this year, buy this one. Yoshizawa-sensei's work stands unchallenged at the pinnacle of origami achievement and this new collection should be required reading for any student of the art." -- Paul Jackson: origami a

Photographed byHamada, Kazuo

SynopsisMaster origami artist Akira Yoshizawa was a true innovator who played a seminal role in the rebirth of origami in the modern world. He served as a bridge between past and present--between the ancient traditional craft and the development of origami as a modern practice--in terms of inventing new techniques and in preserving the traditional Japanese forms. In fact, the notational system of diagrams widely used today to indicate how models are folded was largely invented by him. Above all, Yoshizawa was responsible for elevating origami to the status of an art form. This beautiful book is the fi rst comprehensive survey of the extraordinary work of Akira Yoshizawa. In addition to 60 models from his private collection, it features over 1,000 original drawings by the artist, and English translations of his writings in Japanese on origami, all of which are published here for the very first time. Projects include: * Children's Day Pinwheel, * Butterflies of Every Kind *Carp Banner and Helmet * Fairy Tale Crowns and Caps * The Lion Mask * Tengu Masks * and more!, This collection of projects by the "father of modern origami" contains detailed instructions for 60 of the master's original works. Master origami artist Akira Yoshizawa was a true innovator who played a seminal role in the rebirth of origami in the modern world. He served as a bridge between past and present--between the ancient traditional craft and the development of origami as a contemporary practice--inventing new techniques and in preserving the traditional Japanese forms. In fact, the notational system of diagrams widely used today to indicate how models are folded was developed mainly by him. Above all, Yoshizawa was responsible for elevating origami to the status of an art form. This beautiful origami book is the first comprehensive survey of the extraordinary work of Akira Yoshizawa. In addition to 60 models from his private collection, it features over 1,000 original drawings by the artist, and English translations of his writings in Japanese on origami, all of which are published here for the very first time. Origami projects include: The Koinobori and the Helmet Butterflies of Every Kind Fairy Tale Crowns and Caps The Lion Mask The Tengu Masks and much more Akira Yoshizawa also contains an explanation of the Master's personal philosophy of origami by Yoshizawa's widow, Kiyo Yoshizawa and an insightful introduction from Robert Lang, a leading artist and exponent of origami art in the West., This collection of projects by the "father of modern origami" contains detailed instructions for 60 of the master's original works. Master origami artist Akira Yoshizawa was a true innovator who played a seminal role in the rebirth of origami in the modern world. He served as a bridge between past and present--between the ancient traditional craft and the development of origami as a contemporary practice--inventing new techniques and in preserving the traditional Japanese forms. In fact, the notational system of diagrams widely used today to indicate how models are folded was developed mainly by him. Above all, Yoshizawa was responsible for elevating origami to the status of an art form. This beautiful origami book is the first comprehensive survey of the extraordinary work of Akira Yoshizawa. In addition to 60 models from his private collection, it features over 1,000 original drawings by the artist, and English translations of his writings in Japanese on origami, all of which are published here for the very first time. Origami projects include: The Koinobori and the Helmet Butterflies of Every Kind Fairy Tale Crowns and Caps The Lion Mask The Tengu Masks and much more! Akira Yoshizawa also contains an explanation of the Master's personal philosophy of origami by Yoshizawa's widow, Kiyo Yoshizawa and an insightful introduction from Robert Lang, a leading artist and exponent of origami art in the West.