Origami

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The art and History of Origami
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History

• Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.
• Ori is the Japanese word for folding and kami
  means paper
• Origami actually began in China around the end of
  the first century or start of the second century
• The earliest reference that clearly supports
  paper folding in Japan is the short poem written
  in 1680 by Ihara Saikaku. The poem describes a
  dream that involves paper butterflies.

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History

• In the beginning, there was very little paper
  available and the art of origami was only
  practiced by the wealthy. Origami was practiced
  at weddings to represent the bride and groom and
  it was also practiced by the Samurai as a form of
  gift exchange called Noshi.

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• As paper methods progress, paper became less
  expensive. The art of origami became available
  for everyone.
• The two classic tools needed for origami are
• Copy paper
• Scissors

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• For centuries there where no written directions
  for origami art. Directions for folding models
  where taught to each generation and handed down
  to the next.
• This form of art became part of the cultural
  heritage of the Japanese.
• The first book to be published with origami
  instructions was How to Fold 1000 Cranes in
  1797.

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Origami Today

• Akira Yoshizawa is considered is considered one
  of the originators of modern origami,  he
  developed a system of folding patterns employing
  a set of symbols, arrows and diagrams.

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Origami Today

• Origami is characterized by open-access folding
  patterns and sequences.
• Modern origami has advanced and now utilizing
  tools for techniques is seen an innovative.
• For example using highlighters to draw specific
  patterns on office paper or using glue to make
  models clean and crisp.

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• Some artists like to try different materials and
  use shredders to make uniform cuts
• Its all about getting as creative as you can
  with the very simple office paper

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