Information about paper-cutting: a brief introduction to paper-cutting.

1. Paper-cutting, also known as paper carving, is one of the oldest folk arts in China.

2. Paper-cutting is a kind of hollow art, which gives people a sense of emptiness and artistic enjoyment visually. The art of creating with paper as the processing object and scissors (or carving knife) as the tool.

3. Paper-cutting is widely spread among the people and has a long history. As a traditional folk art in China, it occupies an important position in folk activities. Professional folk paper-cutting artists appeared in the Southern Song Dynasty. Folk paper-cutting often refines and summarizes natural forms through homophonic, symbolic and moral means, forming beautiful patterns.