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Introduction to Chinese Paper Cut Art - Jian Zhi

Since the invention of paper by the Chinese in 105 AD, paper for a good cause of humanity has placed in many ways. In the office, school, shopping malls, airplanes and even in the comfort of the rooms is the paper in many forms and uses. It 'really amazing to know that was one of the first, the Chinese used paper for use as media for cutting shapes and forms.

In North and South Dynasty (386-581 AD), cut intricate patterns of paperbecome a tradition. This was the beginning of the Art of Chinese Paper Cutting called Zhi Jian. The early representatives of this art in their creations of paper cutting of their simple life, their hopes and their faith. A favorite topic is objects that are symbols of good luck and happiness. This scrap of paper, in which people use to decorate their homes during the holidays and Dynasty also used by women as a hair decoration during the Tang Dynasty

The Song dynasty strongProcess improvement and production of paper has introduced various colors of paper. The artisans of the time, put the paper cut colored paper to good use in his paper cuttings. In the Ming and Qing Dynasty, paper cutting art reached its climax up to the point that it became a necessary skill for women before marriage. Subject in Chinese Paper Cut Design are also extended to flora and fauna, scenes from fairy tales and folk traditions and even the cover image of its renderingfamous heroes and mythical gods.

Today, China has a lot of paper cutting artist, specializing in staples. The knowledge of the law handed down by generations of artists of paper in their family or home. There are different types of rendering silhouettes in every region of China. Previously there was only the traditional Chinese themes, but now Western paintings and modern art are affected, including paper clips found.

Paper cutting in other countries such as Germany appeared andSwitzerland has what silhouette in Denmark papirklip in Mexico have their papel picado, the wycinanki Polish, papierknipkunst Netherlands, Japanese and kirigami Katagami and even a country like Lithuania have their own way have style silhouette.

The Chinese art of paper cutting is Zhong Guo Zhi Jian (China Paper Cut is called) is to cut with scissors or carving patterns and shapes made with a scalpel like a knife. The newspapercommonly used Zhi Jian, called Xuan paper. This contribution comes from Anhui province, where it was made from the fibers of a pine.

Silhouette includes folding and cutting paper and the resulting models are usually symmetrically on wrinkles. Sections can also be symmetrical with scissors. Paper Cut Chinese teachers armed with scissors for a single instrument to produce the intricate pattern on paper. Paper cut d 'art of paper are larger in scale than the rule andpieces of paper shaped like a knife.

Carving knife paper is widely practiced in China. The highly skilled artists can also cut the thinnest of paper and carve the delicate lines on paper. This is an 'art of paper cut in Chinese style called Xi Wen style or roughly translated in English means "style thin line." Thin Line Silhouette artist can carve 50 lines per square centimeter of paper. Once, a thin line silhouette carved by master 100 flowers per square centimeterPaper.

Different regions of China have nurtured their own style Zhi Jian. Some districts, such as Yu County in Hebei Province were hand-painted colorful cut paper art specialist. Each style has its unique regional characteristics. Zhan Pu style of paper cut from the Fujian province has a different type of paper they use. You use a coated paper called The Guang (wax paper) instead of Xuan paper. They also have a special cutting tool called pai Jian as a forkcan carve out your hair like the models on paper.

Paper cutting is a tradition in China and is part of Chinese life. During festivals and holidays such as Chinese New Year, everyone who decorate the home of some of Zhi Jian their walls, windows or doors. This is like a Christmas tree and mistletoe at home for the Christmas holidays in the Western world.

More information can be found in www.chinaartworld.com.cn Zhi Jian. A variety of art by Chinese Paper CutChinese Paper Cut various artists can be seen on this site.

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