Paper Art
History of Paper Cutting
Paper, as we think of it today, is attributed to China around 100 A.D. At some time during the fourth century, the Chinese started to cut paper embroidery patterns. Though these first artists were probably members of the royal entourage, paper cutting quickly became a folk art, one practiced not by royalty but by commoners. Their work served both decorative and utilitarian purposes. Read more on this article on http://www.alicut.com/History_of_Papercutting.html where we found it.
Then, although there is earlier writings about a history of greeting cards carved on wood in Germany starting in the 14th century, and history of the Chinese sending messages of good will to one another for the New Year, as well as the early Egyptians who are said to have used papyrus scrolls to send greetings to one another; one Sir Henry Cole has been credited with establishing the first printed cards that has developed into the mass-production industry we know today. Cole is said to have asked his friend and artist John Calcott Horsely to create a painting that could be printed in quantity for him to give to all his friends. This was in London.
Today, there are hundreds of thousand designers the world over, who are able to use paper as a medium to express their artistic flair. This provides consumers with an array of beautiful designs to communicate to their loved ones on special occasions and Intricate Studios is right in there with our unique offerings.