The Art of Cutting: Tradition and New Techniques for Paper, Cardboard, Wood and Other Materials

by Jean-Charles Trebbi

The Art of Cutting is a stunning collection of artworks created using a variety of cutting techniques. The author explores traditional techniques that are still very much alive worldwide, and then analyses the current aspects of the art of cutting, in which different materials and technologies lead to new forms of artistic expression. This book presents a selection of artists who revisit and work with traditional techniques, as well as those who adopt contemporary approaches. From paper to ceramics, food design and architecture, The Art of Cutting offers a stunning and diverse universe that is waiting to be discovered. This exceptional research work takes us to distant worlds, and also stimulates our imagination. Jean-Charles Trebbi , an urban architect, designer, artist, and author is passionate by folding, cutting, and assembling in all its forms. He uses mostly paper, but also cardboard, textiles, and even wood and metal to create his own absolutely original artists books. The book includes cut-out models.

Genres: Crafts

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 7, 2015

Reviews

[Micaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Usually when I find an art book in a bookstore I flip through and decide its great but too expensive. However, since I am a paper freak and a cutout freak, and also interested in cardboard slot and tab structures, and book arts, there were too many entries for me to leave it behind. For someone with the same interests its stunning for sure. Most artists I have not heard of and work I have not seen before. Very amazing French artists that I would not normally know to look for online. Very lovely. What is also pretty great is that it is not limited to cut paper design but also points out some great artists who design clothing, furniture design and even orange peel cutting. The author focuses on contemporary cutting artists but provides just the right amount of historical and cultural background information without being too much and plenty of color photos. Lovely lovely.