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

2. 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.

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

4. Examples Xi ( happiness) Shou ( birthday ) Fuwa

5. Fish National emblem Chinese lantern

6. Tiger Mouse

7. Peking Opera Mask

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

19.  More pictures, please find http://www.google.com/images?sa=3&q=c hinese+paper+cutting&btnG=%E6%90%9 C%E7%B4%A2%E5%9B%BE%E7%89% 87 http://www.google.com/images?sa=3&q=c hinese+paper+cutting&btnG=%E6%90%9 C%E7%B4%A2%E5%9B%BE%E7%89% 87