| Genuine Japanese Origami, Book 1: 33 Mathematical Models Based Upon (the Square Root Of) 2 Contributor(s): Maekawa, Jun (Author), Hatori, Koshiro (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0486483312 ISBN-13: 9780486483313 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Origami |
| Dewey: 736.982 |
| LCCN: 2012471129 |
| Series: Dover Origami |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.1" W x 10.9" (1.35 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This unique and wildly creative book by a Japanese origami master approaches the art of paperfolding from the perspective of mathematical and geometric principles. Jun Maekawa focuses on using rectangular paper to create a wide range of insects, leaves, plants, trees, animals, and fantastic creatures. Models include hummingbirds, dragonflies, peacocks, rabbits, toads, fish, maple leaves, ginkgo leaves, the golden beetle, a praying mantis, a tortoise, silver cranes, and trees. An intriguing blend of art and science, this volume features both simple and complex figures, intended for intermediate-level and serious origamists. This is the first publication outside of Japan for most of these original models. Rather than the square-shaped paper familiar to American folders, all 33 models employ rectangular sheets of paper -- that is, sheets with an aspect ratio of 1:1.41, or 1: √2. Instructions for making rectangular origami paper are included. |