Polish Folklore and Myth
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Polish Folklore and Myth by Alice Wadowski-Bak
Edited by Joanne Asala, the stories are vividly and dramatically interpreted and portrayed in the paper-cuts (wycinaki) by Alice Wadowski-Bak, noted paper-cut and folkore artist. The work of Alice Wadowski-Bak, native of Niagara Falls, New York, is found in private collections and galleries worldwide. The art of wycinanki appeared in Poland in the middle of the 1800s, especially in rural areas where sheep shears were readily available. The method of folding, layering, coloring, and overlay is related to the ancient Chinese art of the block print. Artist Wadowski-Bak explores both wycinanki and oriental stencil cutting. Her origianl designs for this book attest to her exquisite artistry. This is a treasure of folk art and lore. A very special gift for personal collections.This book of engaging folk stories includes such tales as The Violin, The Headache Cure, Midsummer's Eve, The Flower Queen's Daughter, The Legend of the North Wind, The Flaming Castle, The Village Dance, and The Unfinished Tune.The stories were collected by Joanne Asala, with wycinanki (paper-cutting) illustrations by Polish-American artist Alice Wadowski-Bak.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781572160897 |
| ISBN 10 | 1572160896 |
| Title | Polish Folklore and Myth |
| Author | Alice Wadowski-Bak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penfield Books |
| Year published | 2019-05-20 |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |