The Development of Chinese Paper-Cut

中国剪纸艺术的发展

Today,great strides¹ have been made in the art of paper-cut in terms of the themes, patterns, cutting or engraving² skills, mounting³, and artisans or craftsmen,and many styles of paper-cut have been developed with the passage of time. Everything can become the theme of paper-cut , from people to the things that can be found in everyday life such as birds and flowers,animals and insects. In many parts of China, paper-cutting skill has become a must for women,old and young,and the symbol of a clever mind and nimble fingers for Chinese ladies as a whole.

今天，剪纸艺术中的题材，模式，剪法或雕刻的技巧，安装，和工匠都已经取得了很大的进步，和随着时间的流逝，许多风格的剪纸运用而生。一切都可以成为剪纸的主题，在人们日常生活中可以找到，例如花鸟，动物和昆虫。在中国的许多地方，剪纸技术已成为女人的必备技术，是中国女性头脑聪明和手指灵活的整体象征。