Origami
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The document introduces origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. It defines origami, explains that it originated in China but was introduced to Japan, where it developed its own history and was later named "origami" by the famous origami artist Akira Yoshizawa. The summary provides essential information about origami in 3 sentences: Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding that originated in China but was introduced and developed in Japan, where famous artist Akira Yoshizawa later named and standardized it. The document recommends origami supplies and websites for learning origami and includes a video demonstrating how to make an origami cat.
Origami
- 1. ORIGAMI Created by: Patricia Scholl
- 2. GOAL: INTRODUCE YOU TO THE ART OF ORIGAMI Define the word Point out supplies Origami. required to create an origami object. Identify where origami originated. Offer origami web sites Discuss the history of for further information. origami. Produce a YouTube video that demonstrates Name the artist who how to create an origami created the name object we will complete origami. in class.
- 3. Origami Definition Origami, (pronounced) (or-i-GA-me) is the Japanese art of paper folding. Ori is the Japanese word for folding and kami is the Japanese word for paper.
- 4. The Origins of Origami . . Even though Origami is known as a Japanese Art, it actually began in China. The Chinese invented paper around 100 A.D., and when the invention spread to Japan around 600 A.D., so did the art of paper folding.
- 5. The History of Origami In ancient times, Origami was only used by the rich and for special events such as weddings. Figures shaped like animals and costumed people had special meanings. The construction was done using whatever piece of paper they had. They would wrap gifts using the origami form. The art was passed down through elders and learned by practicing. The first book ever written on origami was in 1797, and it was called The Secret of One Thousand Cranes Origami. http://library.thinkquest.org/5402/history.html?tql-iframe
- 6. Akira Yoshizawa Considered to be the Grandmaster, Akira Yoshizawa named the art origami in the 1950's. He created more than 50,000 models. He wrote 18 books about the art of origami. In 1983, he was named into the Order of the Rising Sun, one of the highest honors that can be given to a Japanese citizen by Japanese emperor Hirohito. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Yoshizawa
- 7. LET'S REVIEW WHAT WE JUST LEARNED: What does the word Origami Who named the art of Origami? mean? a) Akira Yoshizawa a) the art of bending b) Hirohito b) the art of jumping c) Yen c) the art of paper folding What was the first book on Which country did Origami Origami about? originate from? a) cats a) China b) cranes b) Japan c) dogs c) Russia
- 8. Supplies needed 6X6 Paper You can also use: Ribbon Jewels Tassels Pompoms Glue Sparkles Scissors For the advanced origami artist, there are 18 tools to use. http://www.origamispirit.com/2011/09/eighteen-tools-for-an-origami-traveler/
- 9. GREAT ORIGAMI SITES www.origami-instructions.com http://www.origami-resource-center.com/easy-origami.html l
- 10. Let's try one! Let's start with something easy like a Cat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqKcJZ8KYXM&feature=player_detailpage