The Culture Behind the Art
The origami art was originated from japan .The word "origami" comes from the Japanese language. "Ori" means folded and "kami" means paper. "Used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques" (Shaffer 11). Origami is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. Origami folders often use the Japanese word refers to designs which use cuts.
Folding pieces of paper was a valuable gift used in japan. "When origami was first practiced, however, it was a craft only for the elite. Japanese monks folded origami figures for religious purposes. Origami was also used in various formal ceremonies"(Shaffer 12).ceremonial paper folding were important, these models would act as a certificate of authenticity. As paper became more affordable, common people began making origami figures as gifts or creating folded cards and envelope.
Can origami still carry that deeper and cultural meaning or was it lost due to its wide population throughout the whole world?
Shaffer, Jeremy. “Origami to Astonish and Amuse.” Amazon.com, 6 July 2001, www.amazon.com/Origami-Astonish-Amuse-Jeremy-Shafer
I would think like many similar cultural practices, that for many people it still has cultural significance, for others it might be a conduit to understanding this culture better and for some they may practice it without being aware of/interested in the cultural aspects.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point of view on my question. I do think many people still do find cultural significance in origami.
DeleteThis was a very interesting post. I think that maybe some of the meaning has been lost because I had no idea that it was an art form in Japan! I found this post very enlightening.
ReplyDeleteThank you Benny! origami was originated from japan and the culture was built from japan
DeleteAnswering your question, I think origami is still being carried more in Japan but in the U.S, I remember there was a time when I was in elementary school that people would always make origami and show off but speaking in the present time, I don't normally see people making it anymore.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you brannnon. Not as many people practice origami here today in the US, but is still cultural important in japan.
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