Explore the world of papercutting with this stunning paperback by Patricia Moffett. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists, this book features 25 intricate projects that beautifully illustrate the connection between mathematics and nature. From ammonites and lichen rosettes to honeycomb patterns, each project invites you to delve into the principles of symmetry, Fibonacci numbers, and the Golden Ratio. The clear, paper-art-focused explanations will guide you through techniques such as kirigami, tesselations, and 3-D form assembly, helping you create breathtaking cut-paper sculptures that mirror the wonders of the natural world. Featured projects like 'A Murmuration of Starlings' and 'Radiolarian' not only enhance your crafting skills but also enrich your understanding of geometric principles and their aesthetic applications. This book also emphasizes the importance of display techniques, featuring innovative ideas like flexagons and light-box effects that elevate your artwork to new dimensions. With 128 pages of guidance and inspiration, you'll be equipped to create your own intricate designs in no time. Shipping is made easy with our combined shipping options, and as a New Zealand-owned business located in Auckland, we guarantee fast delivery with no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Unlock your creativity with papercutting and transform natural forms into captivating art pieces today!

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 217 x 217 mm
Pages: 128
Bind: paperback
Author: Patricia Moffett Publisher: Schiffer Books
Publication Date: 07-09-2019

These 25 projects show how ammonites, lichen rosettes, honeycomb, and other natural forms can help you apply the rules of mathematics to create complexly beautiful works. Clear, paper-art-focused explanations teach you the principles of mathematics we see in nature, including the Golden Section and Golden Angle, Fibonacci numbers, and symmetry. Learn about using flaps and piercings with various projects, including "A Murmuration of Starlings." Benefit from lessons in the Japanese art of kirigami and geometric principles, with projects such as "Kirigami Cascade" and "Rotational Symmetry." Tesselations and 2-D weaving, 3-D form assembly, woven 3-D forms, and stacked layers come into play for projects such as "Radiolarian" and "Sea Urchin." The role that display plays in your work is covered too, including flexagons in the "Undersea Frieze," black light in "UV Jelly Fish," and light-box effects in "Art Deco Scarab" and "Diatoms through the Microscope." Art really does mirror nature, as these fascinating cut-paper sculptures show.

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