Art of Cutting

Trimming, piercing, slicing, snipping: just a few of the many words that relate to the idea of cutting. In this volume Jean-Charles Trebbi explores the traditional techniques of cutting paper and other materials, before examining current manifestations of this art form, contemporary materials and technologies. The book is illustrated with high-quality images and detailed explanations. AUTHOR: Jean-Charles Trebbi (born 1951 in Paris, France) is an urban architect, designer, artist, and author. A Renaissance man passionate about folding, cutting and assembling in all its forms. He uses mostly paper, but also cardboard, textiles and even wood and metal. He creates his own artists books inspired often by the town and the architecture to invent absolutely original structures with pop-up and cutting techniques. Illustrated throughout