This thesis is about puppetry, more precisely about the artistic language of puppets and puppet theatre. It examines this unique art, its particularities and expressive possibilities. The thesis is dedicated to the study of components of puppet theatre that carry the visual information and its influence on the visual design of the puppet play.
Its practical part describes the process of designing and creating the puppets and scenery, based on the story Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. It illustrates the development of the artistic image and puppets from the concept to the final product.
The education – research part of this thesis builds upon the main theme of theoretical and practical research and focuses on the practical engagement of children and youth with creating puppets at the summer youth camp puppet workshop.
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