A Brief Introduction of Chinese Paper-Cut
1 min readA Brief Introduction of Chinese Paper-Cut
of all folk art works,paper-cut is the most participated.Often characterized by geographical regions,paper-cut is rich with historical and cultural heritage.Even though it has only been two thousand years since the invention of paper,the cultural implication and art forms that paper-cut represents goes back all the way to primitive society 6 000~7 000 years ago.
The cultural value it carries far exceeds the value of art itself;it enriches the entire original Chinese art system,art formation and color structure,having deep impact on philosophy,aesthetics,history,ethnology,sociology and anthropology.
The Development of Chinese Paper-Cut
Today,great strides have been made in the art of paper-cut in terms of the themes,patterns,cutting or engraving skills,mounting,and artisans or craftsmen,and many styles of paper-cut have been developed with the passage of time.Everything can become the theme of paper-cut,from people to the things that can be found in everyday life such as birds and flowers,animals and insects.In many parts of China,paper-cutting skill has become a must for women,old and young,and the symbol of a clever mind and nimble fingers for Chinese ladies as a whole.