Origami Artists

Origami is the traditional Japanese paper art. It is basically an art of folding paper into interesting shapes. The word Origami is a Japanese word , which literally means to fold (oru) paper (kami).The purpose of this art is to convert a flat piece of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques, and as such the use of cuts or glue are not regarded as origami. Paper cutting and gluing is usually considered as kirigami art. Intricate designs can be made by just folding the plane sheet of paper any number of times. In general origami is the composition, performance of expressions of the art.  This art was developed in the early 17th century and became popular worldwide in the mid 1900s.

The Japanese soon incorporated into the art of folding paper into their popular culture. Paper sculptures slowly became the cultural exchange between Samurai Warriors and some intricate origami patterns were seen in religious ceremonies of Japanese. Because the paper was very expensive in ancient Japan, origami art was practiced initially by upper class people. However, as the time passed origami became popular throughout Japan. With more people getting into it, Japanese developed some complex and creative designs. Today, the art of origami has become popular worldwide because of some well informative books on this art.

While origami is traditionally associated with Japan, researchers questioned the date and location of origami development. China has a recognized heritage of paper folding as well, and early paper folding practices have been reported in several European countries, including Spain and Italy. But origami beginning is somewhat unclear, it is undeniable that origami has a vibrant and interesting history.

Learning Origami Art

Children learning and practicing the art of origami can take advantage of it. Researchers have found that Practicing Origami art will enhance the learning, direction, motor skills and increase the hand to eye coordination. Scientists have also found that language section of the brain will be stimulated since both brain and hands are engaged in origami paper art. It will also help them to understand the geometrical shapes, symmetry, balancing and assist them to visualize the angles. Therapists say that children can increase their concentration and memory skills by engaging themselves in this paper folding art.

Learning Origami is not a difficult job. It does not require too many things except few sheets of paper. However it is better to get trained under origami artists initially. You need to have some basic knowledge on paper folding techniques, shapes, patters etc. An origami artist can teach you the fundamentals of this art. To begin with you can try some simple and uncomplicated shapes before you master this skill.

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