The development of a collection such as the Museum's thus enables us to begin a true exploration of this history of puppetry. Long perceived as a minor art, puppet theatre has rarely been studied and its heritage remains fragile, in part because of the ephemeral nature of its productions. Its history, however, remains relatively unknown. In Canada, although puppet theatre is not rooted in a long-established tradition, it is, nonetheless, increasingly recognized as an important form of artistic expression. In all the world's cultures, puppetry exists in a multitude of forms, reaches a wide range of audiences, and remains highly diversified. While it may be one of puppetry's favourite haunts, the ancient art of puppetry has a far greater reach. The center finger becomes the animal's head, the first and third fingers become the front legs, and the thumb and last finger are used as back legs.In the West, puppet theatre has often been taken over by and limited to childhood. Ticklebug: A type of Hand Puppet a person uses their fingers as body parts to look like their hand is an animal. His lips are not moving, but the puppet's lips may move, so it seems as if the puppet is talking. His voice seems to be coming from his stomach (Latin: "venter"). The puppeteer speaks normally, then puts on a different voice when the puppet is supposed to be talking. The performance usually takes the shape of a conversation between the dummy and the puppeteer. The puppeteer moves the puppets head arms and mouth with his hands as well as with levers. Ventriloquist Figure or Dummy: This puppet is one of the few where the audience sees the puppeteer. This is one of the more complex types of puppetry and is hard to master as some marionettes can have up to thirty strings. Marionette or String Puppet: This puppet is moved around with strings that hang from above the theatre. Sometimes coloured paper is used to give a certain amount of colour to the puppet. The puppeteer moves the puppet around, giving it some life. A cut out figure on a rod is held in front of a light. Shadow Puppet: Another very simple puppet. Bunraku is a special type of Japanese rod puppetry. Rod Puppet and Bunraku: The puppet is worked with rods joined to the puppets arms and legs, while another puppeteer moves the head and sometimes the mouth.
When the string is pulled down, the arms and legs go up. Jumping Jack: A puppet where the arms and legs of the puppet are joined to a string. When the puppeteer steps on the paddles back end the other end lifts up, making it seem that the puppet moves by itself. Paddle Puppet: The puppet is on the end of a paddle. When the rod is pushed up, the puppet appears. Pop-up puppets: A cone with a rod through and a puppet inside. The puppeteer uses his or her fingers and hand to work the puppet. Hand Puppet: Similar to a finger puppet, but larger. Sock puppet: A sock or similar garment worn as a glove, with the thumb acting as a jaw. Types of puppetsįinger Puppet: A very simple type of puppet where the puppet is placed on a finger and worked by moving the finger. Puppetry is a special art form that is very important in some cultures. There are many different types of puppets to be found around the world.
HISTORY OF PUPPETRY FULL
The audience cannot usually see this person but some, like a ventriloquist and dummy, are in full view of the audience. The person who works the puppet and makes it move is called a puppeteer. Some puppets are very simple, but others are more complicated and need skill to use. They often use strings or other means to make the puppet move and look alive. Puppets are objects used in theatrical performances.
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