Origami
Subject: English
Teacher: Diyora Sodikova
Sofia Araújo 2ºB
Origami
Origami is the art of paper folding.
Its name derives from Japanese
words
ori (“folding”) and kami (“paper”).
Origin
Many studies assert that origami was
invented by the Japanese about a
thousand years ago, but its roots may well
be in China.
History of • Creatives from several countries
origami helped shape origami into the
practice it is today.
• Like china, japan, and some
countries in europe.
CHINA
Paper was invented in China about 2000 years
History of ago, and folded paper (or zhezhi) most likely
emerged shortly after.
origami Eventually, paper folding would become a
common practice (representing inanimate
objects, like boats and boxes).
JAPAN
History of Paper was introduced to Japan in the 6th century.
origami During this time, the practice of paper folding
emerged as a ceremonial Shinto ritual. But after
that, origami would also be viewed as a leisurely
activity and art form. (representing flowers, birds,
and other nature-based motifs).
EUROPE
History of In Europe, paper-folding is thought to have evolved from
origami napkin-folding, a practice popularized in the 17th
century. Much like Japanese origami, napkin-folding
featured different methods and techniques. This
familiarized children with origami, and eventually
enabled the art form to flourish across the continent.
Unlike kirigami—the variation of origami that
uses paper cutting—origami only uses folding
and creasing techniques. Most projects use a
Origami combination of the same basic techniques.
Techniques
These include pleat folds, mountain folds, reverse folds, sink
folds, squash folds, and petal folds.
MATERIALS
Although origami can be made with any
foldable paper, most artists prefer to use
specialized origami paper. These materials
tend to be thinner than drawing paper, and
Origami feature one colored or patterned side and
Techniques one blank side.
Many contemporary origami
artists continue to create works
inspired by age-old techniques.
Some,like Gonzalo Garcia Calvo
and Mademoiselle Maurice, do
not employ adhesives or cuts in
Origami Today their work, while others,
like Cristian Marianciuc have
creatively reinterpreted the
practice through strategic snips.
Pratical
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