Paper Dolls

Fragile Figures, Enduring Symbols

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Paper dolls might seem the height of simplicity--quaint but simple toys, nothing more. But through the centuries paper figures have reflected religious and political beliefs, notions of womanhood, motherhood and family, the dictates of fashion, approaches to education, individual self-image and self-esteem, and ideas about death. This book examines paper dolls and their symbolism--from icons made by priests in ancient China to printable Kim Kardashians on the Internet--to show how these ephemeral objects have an enduring and sometimes surprising presence in history and culture.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2017-11-16
Mått152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt308 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor240
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476669687

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Paper Power Begins2. Political Satire and Change3. Paper Characters and the Creativity of Toy Theatres4. Paper-Doll Books: The Movable Voyage of Education5. The Myth of the American Family6. Fashion Paper Dolls: The True Woman’s “Evil Twin”7. Transformation and the Celebrity Paper DollBetween pages 128 and 129 are 12 color plates containing 22 photographs8. Paper Doll as Symbol: Vulnerability and Medical Care9. Paper Doll as Symbol: The Male Desire for the Not Real10. Paper Doll as Symbol in Feminist Films and Novels11. Paper Doll as Symbol: For the Young Adult Audience12. Paper Doll as Symbol: LGBTQ Culture13. The Paper Figure in the Twenty-First CenturyConclusionChapter NotesBibliographyIndex

“An original and seminal work of truly impressive and informative scholarship...unique...unreservedly recommended”—Midwest Book Review; “A serious deep dive into how paper dolls have been used to convey a wide range of messages through history, from the personal to the political. Many fascinating stories...richly illustrated.... This is a book to enjoy at your leisure. Dip in at any point, and you’re bound to learn something new...and to look at your beloved paper dolls in a new light.”—Paperdoll Review.