Origami Masters of the World BUGS "Insect War" has changed origami to this extent!

This book provides detailed explanations of all 12 works by seven international artists, complete with detailed folding diagrams. Five unfolded diagrams are also included! Full color International Kyodo Printing

In the 1990s, the "Insect War" broke out among young Japanese origami creators. It even had an impact on origami artists in the Americas!

The ORIGAMI design theory has returned to Japan, further evolved.

Recommended by Makoto Yamaguchi, Secretary General of the Japan Origami Society, Origami Artist, and Origami House Owner!! From 1993 to the summer of 1994, an "Insect War" broke out among young origami creators gathering at Gallery Origami House. They competed to see who could create the most impressive piece using the uncut square single-piece folding technique (named by Yamaguchi, a single square without any cuts). Not content with simply folding out six legs, they even created "flying insects" with wings. This project attracted the attention of many young Japanese artists, and eventually even Robert J. Lang from the United States joined in. They showed each other their work, inspired each other, and their work led to new creations. It was also the moment when origami design theory became universally accepted. This book builds on the design theories of these pioneers and shows us how insect origami has evolved even further.

Table of Contents Preface Terminology and Symbols How to Fold the Piece Wong Park "Fluttering Dollar Butterfly" and "Dragonfly" Sebastian Arellano "Bedbug" and "Praying Mantis" Mark Kirschenbaum "Mosquito" and "Ladybug" Daniel Robinson "Leaf Beetle" Jason Ku "Rhinoceros Beetle" and "Luna Moth" Shuki Kato "Longhorn Beetle" and "Flying Hercules Beetle" Robert J. Lang "Wasp (Op. 624)" Expansion Diagram About the Illustrator Copyright