1, origin and spread
The art of origami can be traced back to the Han Dynasty in China. At that time, origami technology was used to make sacrificial articles such as paper money and paper horses, as well as holiday decorations such as paper cutting and window grilles. With the passage of time, origami art gradually spread to Japan, South Korea and other Asian countries, where it was further developed and passed down.
2. Cultural connotation
The art of origami has profound connotations in oriental culture. In China, origami art is regarded as an art form with auspicious meaning and the function of exorcising evil spirits and avoiding disasters.
Paper-cuts and window grilles are regarded as decorations symbolizing reunion and happiness, while origami cranes are regarded as symbols of longevity and happiness. In Japan, origami art has been endowed with more cultural meanings, such as the source and flow of life and the four directions of the four seasons.
3. Skills and types
Since the development of origami art, many different technologies and types have been formed. The basic folding methods are edge folding, diagonal folding, centralized folding and free folding. There are origami flowers, origami animals and origami figures. Each origami skill and type has its own uniqueness and difficulty, which requires constant practice and research to master.
4. Modern development
With the development of science and technology and the change of people's aesthetics, origami art is constantly innovating and developing. Modern origami artists explore new forms and themes by introducing new materials and technologies, making origami art more diversified and fashionable. The art of origami has also become a way for modern people to pursue personalized and artistic life.
Application of origami
1, architecture and engineering design
Origami model is widely used in the field of architecture and engineering design. Designers can display design concepts and ideas through origami. Origami models can also be used to show the structure and design details of buildings.
2. Education field
Origami education is widely used in children's education. Through origami, children can learn about shapes, colors and numbers. Origami can also help children develop hand-eye coordination, creativity and patience.