5 Questions
What type of puppet is manipulated using strings attached to its body?
String puppets
Which type of puppet is controlled by the puppeteer's fingers inside a glove-like structure?
Hand puppets
What type of puppet is made of cardboard and supported by sticks?
Stick puppets
Which type of puppet appears two-dimensional and casts shadows when manipulated between a screen and a light source?
Shadow puppets
Puppetry originated in the Philippines during which century?
19th century
Study Notes
- Puppetry is a form of performance where puppets are used to act out a story.
- Puppets can take the form of humans, animals, plants, or objects and can also be abstract.
- In the Philippines, puppetry started in the late 19th century.
- The different types of puppets include finger puppets, hand puppets, stick puppets, rod puppets, string puppets (marionettes), and shadow puppets.
- Finger puppets are miniature puppets that fit on the finger of the puppeteer, while hand puppets are worn like gloves and controlled by the puppeteer's fingers.
- Stick puppets are commonly made of cardboard and have sticks for support, while rod puppets use rods to control the movements of the puppet's head, arms, and feet.
- String puppets hang on strings and are manipulated using the same strings, and shadow puppets appear two-dimensional and cast shadows when manipulated between a screen and a light source.
Explore the different types of puppets used in puppetry performances, including finger puppets, hand puppets, stick puppets, rod puppets, string puppets (marionettes), and shadow puppets. Learn about the unique characteristics and manipulation techniques of each type.
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