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Paper Cutting
History and Examples
History
• Its origin is believed to have followed the invention of paper during the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-221 A.D.) in China.
• Paper was highly precious in the early days so the art of paper cutting first became popular in the royal palaces and houses of nobility as a favorite pastime among court ladies.
• Later, during the 7th through 13th centuries, paper cutting was immensely popular during folk festivals and celebrations and as home decorations.
• By the 14th century, the art had spread to the Middle East, Japan and Europe via the silk road.
Early Examples
Traditional Chinese
Other Countries
Art Nouveau
• French for “new art”
• Art movement in the 19th-20th centuries, characterized mosty by curvilinear depiction of leaves, flowers, and vines.
• Roots in Romanticism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Aubrey Beardsley
The Climax
Arthur Mackmurdo
Wren’s City Churches
Modern Examples
Modern Adaptations
Requirements
• Illustration must be a visual representation of a character trait or emotion.
• Piece must be well balanced and harmonious using 2 colors.
• Excellent Craftsmanship (no stray or ragged cuts will a easily recognizable design)
• Illustration must be original.