paper. today: learn some chinese history on papercutting learn about the laser printer start...
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Learn some Chinese history on papercuttingLearn about the laser printerStart sketching and planning your project------------Sketches are due at the end of class
Chinese Papercutting
Began in the 6th 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
Paper in China was invented by Cai Lun Created the first paper out of mulberry, bast
fibers, fish nets, old rags, and hemp wasteThe paper spread to other countries through
the use of the silk road
Paper was seen as a high class materialUsed golden and silver foil to decorate hair
or used as decoration in sacred ritualsUsed in festivals to decorate gates and
windows (Chinese New Year)Now a popular decoration and folk art of
China