Ronnie Braithwaite AP Art History Ms. Crouse 4/28/13 The Art of Origami Ronnie Braithwaite AP Art History Ms. Crouse 4/28/13

Origin and Evolution Japanese word ori meaning “folding Japanese word kami meaning “paper” 100AD- Paper-making originated in China by  Ts'ai Lun, a servant of the Chinese emperor. The art of paper folding began shortly after. 600AD-Paper-making spread to Japan where origami really took off 800-1100 AD- Origami was introduced  to the West (Spain) by the Moors who made geometric origami models. Mid-1900s- popularized further outside of Japan Since then, it has evoked into a modern art form

Take off in the 1900s Akira Yoshizawa Wet Folding The Yoshizawa–Randlett system  his work inspired a renaissance of the art form

Origami Paper Often referred to as “Kami” Sold in prepackaged squares of various sizes commonly colored on one side and white on the other weighs slightly less than copy paper

The Paper Crane Most well known origami model Most basic form of origami Created from small, basic folds The crane in Japan is one of the mystical or holy creatures (others include the dragon and the tortoise) and is said to live for a thousand years

Thousand Paper Cranes Ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane. Some stories believe you are granted eternal good luck, instead of just one wish, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury popular gifts for special friends and family A group of Japanese schoolchildren dedicate their contribution of Thousand origami cranes at the Sadako Sasaki memorial in Hiroshima.

Lets try it!

Origami vs Kirigami The use of cuts or glue are not considered origami but kirigami Goal of origami: transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques

Additional Types of Origami Wet Folding Action Origami Modular Origami

Origami Around the World

Money Bill Origami Examples of money-bill origami

Miniature Paper Crane Challenging miniature version of a paper crane

Flamenco Dancers Created using Wet Fold technique and a twisting/tying technique

An Example of an Origami Bonsai

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