By China Paper Cutting Museum
China Paper Cutting Museum
Yangzhou paper cuts
Chinese paper-cuts fall into two categories roughly based on artistic styles, namely, the northern and the southern. The renowned Chinese scholar Mr. Guo Moruo (1892-1978 AD) once composed a poem applauding the fabulous paper-cut art, which means,
“I once saw the paper cuts from North China and was amazed by their innocent and genuine beauty; Now I see the paper cut-outs from South China and am fascinated by their exquisite and elegant charm; This is an ingenious folk craftsmanship created simply by a pair of scissors; May its charm last forever.”
With their delicate, lively and elegant beauty, Yangzhou paper cuts have evolved into the masterpieces of the paper cut art in South China.
Jacket with Dragon and Phoenix Patterns (2010) by Xiong ChongrongChina Paper Cutting Museum
Jacket with Dragon and Phoenix Patterns by Xiong Chongrong
Butterflies Flying Around Peony Blossoms (2013) by Zhang ZhenmeiChina Paper Cutting Museum
Orioles and Desert Roses, paper cut-out by Zhao Hongmei
This piece illustrates an idyllic spring scene so beautiful that it seems to only exist in dreams. Desert roses start to bloom in the warm spring breeze. The most spectacular among these flowers are the two charming red blossoms, with petals waving in the gentle wind. The green leaves, seemingly insignificant, are the important elements that serve as a foil to the refined, elegant beauty of the flowers. The orioles are reluctant to leave the branch, singing beautiful songs.
BonsaiChina Paper Cutting Museum
Bonsai Series by Xiong Chongrong
BonsaiChina Paper Cutting Museum
BonsaiChina Paper Cutting Museum
BonsaiChina Paper Cutting Museum
Bonsai Series by Xiong Chongrong
BonsaiChina Paper Cutting Museum
Bonsai Series by Xiong Chongrong
BonsaiChina Paper Cutting Museum
A Bright Future (2013) by Yang XueChina Paper Cutting Museum
Harmonious Rhythm, paper cut-out by Zhang Zhenmei
Egret and Narcissus (2013) by Zhang ZhenmeiChina Paper Cutting Museum
Harmonious Rhythm, paper cut-out by Zhang Zhenmei
Harmony 1 by Zhang ZhenmeiChina Paper Cutting Museum
A Delight to Watch (2013) by Li HaixiaChina Paper Cutting Museum
A Delight to Watch, paper cut-out by Li Haixia
Wang Jing
Xiong Chongrong
Zhao Hongmei
Zhang Zhenmei
Yang Xue
Li Haixia
Gao Xing
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