Paper in Harmony: A Collection of Origami Instrumentalists

by Marc Kirschenbaum

Overview

Create an entire orchestra through the art of origami. Over one thousand illustrations will guide you in folding these works of art for yourself. This is one of those rare collections that is geared towards the advanced origami folder and is sure to provide many hours of fun challenges. The diagrams have been updated and new photos are included to inspire you. There are also chapters to aid you with paper choice and preparation. Each model is prefaced with folding tips and some insight into the creative process. This new edition features the whimsical Original Beatle and the incredibly complex Seated Guitarist. All the musicians from the original edition are all here, including the Drummer, Pianist, and even the Dancing Couple.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951146047
Publisher:	Fit to Print Pub.
Publication date:	08/07/2019
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Marc Kirschenbaum is a leading American origami artist who has been active with the art form since the 1970's. He has developed hundreds of designs, covering a wide range of subjects. These works have appeared in over fifty books that he has either authored or contributed to. Kirschenbaum's pieces have been shown in major origami exhibitions (including the American Museum of Natural History, The Smithsonian, Mingei International Museum, and Hangar-7), small and sheik SoHo shows, and even a private exhibition at the prestigious National Arts Club. He also gives back to the origami community through his volunteer efforts at OrigamiUSA, a premiere international origami organization, in both capacities as a Director and Chair of the Publications Committee.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Symbols and Terminology

Dollar Bill Guitarist

Leaping Guitarist

Violinist

Bassist

Guitarist

Pianist

Drummer

Harpist

Clarinetist

Conductor

Dancing Couple

Saxophonist

Original Beatle

Seated Guitarist

Materials and Methods

Ratio Information

Editorial Reviews

Daniel Scher

Paper and Harmony was a landmark book when first published nearly 20 years ago. Featuring ingenious and fun folding sequences that paired instrumentalists with their instruments, it was (and remains) the only origami collection that allows you to create your own origami band. With this new edition, the diagrams are now in color as are all the striking photos of the finished models.

L de Souza

Marc Kirschenbaum's book is a wonderful collection of origami models with a fantastic theme. The models are high intermediate in difficultly, but clearly diagrammed and should prove a pleasant challenge for experienced folders. The theme of all musicians is delightful and unique among origami collections! In addition, Mr. Kirschenbaum has prefaced each model with insights to his creative process as well as friendly folding tips which anticipate the trickier folding manoeuvres he's created. This really gives the books a personal touch and makes the diagrams much more accessible. Thank you for creating such a wonderful book!

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