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Up in Flames is the first comprehensive study of the traditional
Chinese craft of paper sculpture: the construction in bamboo and
paper of human figures, figures of gods, buildings, and other
objects-- all intended to be ritually burned. The book documents
this ancient craft as it exists today in Taiwan. The fascinating
fundamentals of the craft, the tools and materials, as well as the
techniques used to construct houses and human figures, never
investigated before, are described and illustrated in detail. The
written material is augmented by many color photographs showing the
objects and the men and women who make them.
Although the tradition of burning objects as a part of religious
ceremonies is still strong, the traditional paper and bamboo
objects are being more and more often replaced by plastic
components and whole preprinted cardboard counterparts. The
resulting changes in the personal, business, and especially the
creative and artistic side of the craft are therefore also
addressed.
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