The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook

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Offers a brief history of masks, and provides step-by-step instructions in nontechnical language on how to make masks in the tradition of the commedia dell'arte.

Paperback: 203 pages

Publisher: Betterway Books; 1St Edition edition (December 1, 1990)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1558701664

ISBN-13: 978-1558701663

Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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YA-- Well illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers invaluable information for those getting started in this venerated art form. James gives a brief contextual history of masks, and then organizes the informational sections by type. The last and longest section describes masks made in the tradition of the commedia dell'arte. Ample black-and-white photographs accompany step-by-step directions, written in a nontechnical and informal style. The appendix contains a list of sources for supplies.- Sheri Maeda, Jefferson Sci-Tech, Alexandria, VACopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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