1. Paper

2. TODAY: Learn some Chinese history on papercutting Learn about the laser printer Start sketching and planning your project ------------ Sketches are due at the end of class

3. Chinese Papercutting Began in the 6 th Century in China during the Han Dynasty During this time, toilet paper and writing paper was invented and the Silk Road was established Age of economic prosperity

4. Paper in China was invented by Cai Lun Created the first paper out of mulberry, bast fibers, fish nets, old rags, and hemp waste The paper spread to other countries through the use of the silk road

5. Paper was seen as a high class material Used golden and silver foil to decorate hair or used as decoration in sacred rituals Used in festivals to decorate gates and windows (Chinese New Year) Now a popular decoration and folk art of China

6. “Lucky Babies” by Han Jing

7. “Su Zhou Garden” By Lin Yu Qing

8. What are some tools that you can use in papercutting?

9. http://blog.chinesehour.com /?p=55

10. Sources http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/paper _cut.htm http://static-168-152-73- 69.nocdirect.com/index.php http://blog.chinesehour.com/?p=55 http://guildess.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/art- excursion/ http://www.jupisart.com/about.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papermaking