Genuine Japanese Origami, Book 1: 33 Mathematical Models Based Upon (the square root of) 2 (Dover Crafts: Origami & Papercrafts) - Softcover

Jun Maekawa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486483312 ISBN 13: 9780486483313

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2012

Synopsis

This unique and wildly creative book by a Japanese origami master approaches the art of paperfolding from the perspective of mathematical and geometric principles. Jun Maekawa focuses on using rectangular paper to create a wide range of insects, leaves, plants, trees, animals, and fantastic creatures. Models include hummingbirds, dragonflies, peacocks, rabbits, toads, fish, maple leaves, ginkgo leaves, the golden beetle, a praying mantis, a tortoise, silver cranes, and trees.
An intriguing blend of art and science, this volume features both simple and complex figures, intended for intermediate-level and serious origamists. This is the first publication outside of Japan for most of these original models. Rather than the square-shaped paper familiar to American folders, all 33 models employ rectangular sheets of paper — that is, sheets with an aspect ratio of 1:1.41, or 1:√2. Instructions for making rectangular origami paper are included.

About this title

About the Author

Jun Maekawa approaches origami from the perspective of mathematical and geometric principles, from which he has developed a new method of folding. A chief councilor of the Japan Origami Association, he is also an executive manager and engineer for a software company.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486483312
• ISBN 13: 9780486483313
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192