ESL 156 Comparative Culture Studies Presenter: Jing Wang (Jing) Instructor: Lyra Riabov

Introduction  Delicate Chinese Paper Cutting is an art form which is created by hand cutting with a pair of scissors to achieve sophisticated pictures and design with greater intricacy than machines can produce.  It is on the list of the world’s Intangible Heritage.

Application  For embroidery design, window decoration or as framed picture. Tools  paper  scissors  or an engraving knife.

Examples Xi ( happiness) Shou ( birthday ) Fuwa

Fish National emblem Chinese lantern

Tiger Mouse

Peking Opera Mask

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 Now, paper cutting is becoming modern and widely used.

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