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Performance in a dark environment with blacklight reactive materials; Puppets seem to move independently; Used for visual spectacles and non-verbal storytelling

Using everyday objects as puppets; Encourages imaginative reinvention of the mundane; Suitable for storytelling that emphasizes themes of transformation and creativity

Puppet that fits over a hand and arm; Simple in design and manipulation; Suitable for a variety of stories, often used in children's shows

The puppeteer's hand acts as the body of the puppet with the mouth as the main expressive feature; Simple to control; Great for direct audience interaction

Used in carnival processions and celebrations; Often bright, colorful and larger-than-life; Convey themes of festivity, culture, and community

Large scale puppets, often requiring multiple handlers; Commonly used in parades and outdoor festivals; Can represent mythical creatures or large characters for visual impact

Puppets used in stop-motion animation; Frame-by-frame manipulation; Can tell any type of story, from fantasy to real-world dramas

Small puppets placed on the fingers; Simple, often improvised storytelling; Ideal for interactive educational use or simple narrative play

Japanese puppet theater featuring large puppets; Puppeteers are visible and coordinate movements; Intricate dramas and historical plays are typical stories

A specific form of marionettes from Sicily; Known as 'Opera dei Pupi'; Epics and historical battles are commonly portrayed

Popularized by Jim Henson; Features soft, expressive characters; Designed for television or movie storytelling, often with humor and heart

Flat puppets projected against a backlit screen; Originated in Asia; Stories often involve mythological tales and cultural folklore

Art of making a puppet appear to talk; The performer speaks without moving their lips; Often comedic, used in solo stage acts with a doll or figure

Puppets operated on top of a surface or table; Allows for intricate group scenes and detailed sets; Often used for narrative-driven vignettes and complex stories

Puppets designed to perform dance; May include adaptations of classic ballets; Combines elements of dance choreography with puppetry

Puppets controlled from above using strings or wires; Performances often involve complex manipulation and can include theatrical plays or scenes

Puppets manipulated with rods from below or from the side; Can display more fluid movements than string puppets; Versatile in stories, often seen in street performances

Originated in Vietnam; Puppets performed over water with mechanisms hidden beneath; Stories typically include aspects of Vietnamese rural life and folklore

Puppets are created and manipulated using digital technology; Can involve motion capture; Allows for intricate and fantastical storytelling in virtual spaces