Henry Bursill

Broschiertes Buch

Hand Shadows to Be Thrown Upon the Wall

Beschreibung

Delight in the timeless art of shadow play with Henry Bursill's "Hand Shadows To Be Thrown Upon The Wall." This classic guide unlocks the secrets to creating captivating shadow puppets using only your hands and a light source. A treasury of silhouettes awaits, offering hours of entertainment and imaginative fun for all ages. Discover the simple techniques to transform your fingers into a menagerie of animals, characters, and figures. Perfect for children's activities, parties, or quiet evenings at home, this book is a delightful introduction to the magic of performing arts. Learn to create your own shadow-pictures and bring stories to life on any wall. A charming and engaging pastime, "Hand Shadows To Be Thrown Upon The Wall" is a wonderful way to spark creativity and imagination through the art of hand shadows and finger puppets. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Henry Bursill (dates of birth and death unknown) was an English artist, known particularly for his contribution to the popular Victorian pastime of shadowgraphy or hand shadow play with his publication 'Hand Shadows to Be Thrown Upon the Wall' (1859). This slender volume, delightfully illustrated by Bursill himself, provided instructions for creating a variety of shadow images using one's hands. It captured the imagination of both children and adults during an era that valued parlour games and home-based entertainment. Although Bursill's personal history remains largely obscure, his book has endured as a charming testament to the whimsical side of Victorian culture and is often referenced in studies of nineteenth-century recreational activities. 'Hand Shadows to Be Thrown Upon the Wall' is notable not only for its creative content but also for its whimsical prose that accompanies the illustrations, encouraging readers to engage with the artistry and simplicity of shadow play. While Bursill may not have the extensive bibliography of his contemporaries, his unique contribution to the arts and entertainment of his time remains a curious footnote in the history of Victorian pastimes. However, beyond this intriguing work, little is documented about Bursill's life, literary career, or other artistic endeavors, leaving much to the speculation of scholars interested in the more eccentric and ephemeral works of the period.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 1mm
• Gewicht: 45g
• ISBN-13: 9781023151108
• ISBN-10: 1023151103
• Artikelnr.: 74104073