Polish Folklore and Myth

ISBN: 1572160896

Author: Asala, Joanne

Condition: New

Edited by Joanne Asala, the stories are vividly and dramatically interpreted and portrayed in the paper-cuts (wycinaki) by Alice Wadowski-Bak, noted paper-cut and folkore artist.The work of Alice Wadowski-Bak, native of Niagara Falls, New York, is found in private collections and galleries worldwide. The art of wycinanki appeared in Poland in the middle of the 1800s, especially in rural areas where sheep shears were readily available. The method of folding, layering, coloring, and overlay is related to the ancient Chinese art of the block print. Artist Wadowski-Bak explores both wycinanki and oriental stencil cutting. Her origianl designs for this book attest to her exquisite artistry.This is a treasure of folk art and lore. A very special gift for personal collections.This book of engaging folk stories includes such tales as The Violin, The Headache Cure, Midsummers Eve, The Flower Queens Daughter, The Legend of the North Wind, The Flaming Castle, The Village Dance, and The Unfinished Tune.The stories were collected by Joanne Asala, with wycinanki (paper-cutting) illustrations by Polish-American artist Alice Wadowski-Bak.