"Paper dolls might seem the height of simplicity. 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-imageand self-esteem, and ideas about death. This book examines paper dolls and their symbolism"--
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.
This book explores paper dolls and their symbolism, discussing their origins and use throughout history for political satire and change; their uses in toy theatres; the role of paper-doll books in education and for ideas of positive transformation; fashion and celebrity paper dolls; symbolic uses related to the family, medical care, and LGBTQ culture; appearances in songs, feminist films and novels, and young adult fiction; and uses in the 21st century. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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