1、 CatalogueHistory and DevelopmentGenresMethodsMeaningsUsesThe first paper cutting can be tracked back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (386-581) period.The earliest paper cutting works in China is five pieces of Tuanhua paper cutting in the Northern Dynasty, and they were found in Xinjiang. So
2、uthern Song Dynasty Tang Dynastya period of great developmentappeared artists who took paper cutting as their profession.Ming and Qing dynastiesbecame mature and reached the peak appear new theme: real lifeIn modern timesBold and vigorous(粗犷豪放)Two Sortsdelicate papercut(精巧型)Representative of paper c
3、utting art in north Chinabeautiful, delicate and exquisite（玲珑的） artistic style Fourteen hundred years of historyRepresentative of paper cutting art in south Chinadated from Emperor yangdi of sui dynastyMethods This is the most basic kind of paper cutting technique. It can fold the paper to produce a
4、 duplicate pattern. The different effects it produces depends on the number and angle of the fold. Folding paper cuts are more symmetrical because of their symmetrical patterns. Method-Fold The basic effect of paper cutting is obtained through The basic effect of paper cutting is obtained through th
5、e use of yin and Yang lines alone or in combination. the use of yin and Yang lines alone or in combination. Yin carving is the way to represent the outline of Yin carving is the way to represent the outline of object structure, and to show lines in large blocks. object structure, and to show lines i
6、n large blocks. On the contrary, the engraving is to cut the blank part On the contrary, the engraving is to cut the blank part and preserve the outline. and preserve the outline. Method-Yin and Yang carving Use a knife or scissors to cut the basic outline on the paper, then use the needle to pierce
7、 the pattern, mainly by making the multilayer paper connected, and at the same time see the details in the rough. This technique is often used in embroidery patterns. Method-Spiny hole Showing us the way of life of ancient Chinese people Enriching Chinese cultural lifeShowing Chinese culture to othe
8、r countries in the worldPractical Practical PurposePurposeArtistic Artistic UseUse123Window - cut, used for decorating Windows,is Window - cut, used for decorating Windows,is common with the north. At the feast people common with the north. At the feast people will replace the paper and put a new wi
9、ndow, will replace the paper and put a new window, to show used orientation.to show used orientation.Gift flowers, paper cutting attached to cakes, Gift flowers, paper cutting attached to cakes, birthday noodles, eggs and other gifts. In birthday noodles, eggs and other gifts. In chaozhou area of gu
10、angdong province, it is chaozhou area of guangdong province, it is called cake cake and fruit flowercalled cake cake and fruit flower. .Shoe flower, used as a paper-cut for the Shoe flower, used as a paper-cut for the embroidery base of the cloth shoe upper. embroidery base of the cloth shoe upper.
