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The Art of Paper Cutting: A World of Symbolism and Creativity

Explore the ancient art of paper cutting, starting from its invention during the Han dynasty to its role in various ceremonies and celebrations. Discover how paper cuts symbolize good luck, family, abundance, and more. Delve into examples from around the world, including Poland's Wycinanki, Germany's Scherenschnitte, and Japan's Kirie. Learn tips and techniques, and unleash your creativity with paper cutting!

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The Art of Paper Cutting: A World of Symbolism and Creativity

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  1. Paper Cutting 剪纸 jiǎn zhǐ

  2. How it all started… • Invention of Paper by Cai Lun during the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-221 A.D.) • A favourite pastime among court ladies in royal palaces and houses of nobility.

  3. From the palaces to the masses • Decorations for windows and doors • Funeral Ceremonies • Religious Rituals • Marriages • Celebration of Festivals • Art – e.g. Picturesque Countryside • Patterns for embroidery

  4. What do the paper cuts symbolise? • Chinese characters - good luck and the avoidance of evil • Child/Children, lotus and bottle gourd designs - family with a large number of children and grandchildren • Domestic livestock, fruit, crops – abundance of food or great harvest

  5. Some examples http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2992842/2/istockphoto_2992842_tiger_in_paper_cut_style_vector.jpg

  6. Some examples http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/paper_cut.htm

  7. Some examples http://www.bjxhjc.com/class.asp?page=10&nid=349&aid=42

  8. Paper Cutting Around the World Today Poland -Wycinanki http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum/exhibits/p2p/blue/paper_art.asp

  9. Paper Cutting Around the World Today http://buffalolore.buffalonet.org/polish/polishfolkart.htm

  10. Paper Cutting Around the World Today Germany - Scherenschnitte http://www.vermontcrafts.com/membergraphics/VGuest1.jpg

  11. Paper Cutting Around the World Today Japan – Kirie http://www.yuko-cutart.com/main.htm

  12. Some tips • Grasp the scissors or knife in an upright fashion and press evenly on the paper with some strength • Flexible fingers • Be confident in your ‘moves’

  13. Anything is possible… www.flickr.com/photos/nodx2/292173831/

  14. References • http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01780/arts-crafts/papercuts/index.htm • http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/paper_cut.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_paper_art

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