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.
