Paper Cuttings art is one of the Chinese folk arts. It cuts out and carves patterns on paper and other sheet materials through scissors or carving knives, including window decorations, door notes, wall flowers and other types. It is mostly used for festival decoration and wedding occasions. Traditionally, it is made by rural women and serves as a standard for evaluating bride skills.
This art is mainly based on cutting and hollowing, combined with techniques such as tearing paper and dyeing to form a visual feature that combines refinement and roughness. The composition breaks through daily habits, using flat materials and scattered layout. The carving methods are divided into yang carving, yin carving, and a combination of yin and yang carving.
Zigong Paper Cuttings is famous for its combination of movement and stillness. Nanjing Paper Cuttings is included in the intangible cultural heritage, while Yangzhou Paper Cuttings is good at flower themes.
According to archaeological remains, Paper Cuttings art originated in the Northern Dynasty (386-581). During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it became prosperous and poetry records emerged. In the Song Dynasty, a special industry was formed, and in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it reached the peak of creation.
Through intangible cultural heritage on campus, digital communication (such as 3D modeling, AI technology) and industrial development, Yuxian Paper Cuttings has an annual output value of more than 200 million yuan, becoming a representative industry to enrich the people..

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