Paper in Motion: A Collection of Origami Vehicles

by Marc Kirschenbaum

Overview

Create a collection of vehicles 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. There are also chapters to aid you with paper choice and preparation. Each model is prefaced with some insight into the creative process. A wide range of subjects are tackled, including the whimsical Catching a Plane and Prehistoric Car. Everything from two wheelers to spacecraft is covered such as the quaint Penny-farthing to the modern Satellite.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951146023
Publisher:	Fit to Print Pub.
Publication date:	08/09/2019
Pages:	170
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

Introduction

Symbols and Terminology

Boats

Ship in a bottle

Sailboat

Bikes

Penny-farthing

Bicycle

Cars

Prehistoric Car

Classic Car

Dune Buggy

Aircraft

Biplane

Catching a Plane

Monoplane

Helicopter

Chopper

Spacecraft

Satellite

Spaceship

Materials and Methods