Chinese paper cutting

Do you know what the Chinese paper-cutting art is?

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Chinese paper cutting is a kind of folk art with scissors or carving knives to cut patterns on paper to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities.In China, paper-cutting has a broad mass base, blending into the social life of the people of all ethnic groups, and is an important part of various folk activities.The earliest paper-cut works in China were found in AD 386-581.So the paper-cutting art can represent a kind of Chinese visual culture.

Qing Dynasty paper-cut works

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In fact, although the art of paper-cutting comes from the people, it has become a national art by the Qing Dynasty.At that time, the royal relatives were also inseparable from paper-cutting.People can see paper-cut works everywhere during their wedding, festivals and activities.

Since the emergence of paper-cutting art, it has not been interrupted in Chinese history.It is enriched in various folk activities, and is one of the most abundant artistic forms with Chinese folk historical and cultural connotation.

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Folk paper-cutting is good at combining a variety of objects together, and produce the ideal good results.Regional closure and cultural limitations, as well as the adversity of natural disasters, stimulate people's desire for a happy life.People pray for adequate food and clothing, prosperity, health and longevity, these simple wishes are conveyed using paper cutting.

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On the other hand, young people in China are also combining paper-cutting art, fashion and photography to create new heights.

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I hope you can learn more about the traditional Chinese culture and art through my introduction. Thank you for your watching!My name is Pyrrha, please remember me!