origami & Kirigami
objective: Students will study the history and meaning of origami & Kirigami; then manipulating paper to create a paper sculpture.
history:
Origami-from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper" (kami changes to gami) is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word "origami" is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat sheet square of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Modern origami practitioners generally discourage the use of cuts, glue, or markings on the paper.
Kirigami-is a variation of origami that includes cutting of the paper (from Japanese "kiru" = to cut, "kami" = paper), rather than solely folding the paper as is the case with origami. Typically, kirigami starts with a folded base, which is then cut; cuts are then opened and flattened to make the finished kirigami. Kirigami are usually symmetrical, such as snowflakes, pentagrams, or orchid blossoms.
A difference between kirigami and the art of "pop-up" is that kirigami is made out of a single piece of paper that has been cut into a design. Pop ups can be made of several pieces glued together.
Kirigami-is a variation of origami that includes cutting of the paper (from Japanese "kiru" = to cut, "kami" = paper), rather than solely folding the paper as is the case with origami. Typically, kirigami starts with a folded base, which is then cut; cuts are then opened and flattened to make the finished kirigami. Kirigami are usually symmetrical, such as snowflakes, pentagrams, or orchid blossoms.
A difference between kirigami and the art of "pop-up" is that kirigami is made out of a single piece of paper that has been cut into a design. Pop ups can be made of several pieces glued together.
origami kirigami
your anchor activity:
Choose to create either an origami sculpture or a kirigami relief.
Your sculpture should include at least 5 pieces of folded paper and should be presented in a finished way. For example, if you create 5 different sized paper cranes, you should hang them or display them in a presented way. If you choose the art of kirigami, start with an image and begin to decide what can be cut out or removed from the paper (similar to a relief). Your paper should be folded and should stand on its own once complete. Be sure you present this in a finished way as well. See class examples for references, origami paper, books, etc. |