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Exploring Wycinanki Paper Art: History, Techniques, and Meaning

Dive into the vibrant world of Wycinanki, a traditional form of Polish paper cutting featuring nature motifs like birds, trees, and flowers. Discover its origins, use in decorations for weddings, Easter, and Christmas, and the significance of balance, symmetry, contrast, and pattern. Unveil the art's roots, century of origin, subjects, and cultural purpose in this captivating exploration.

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Exploring Wycinanki Paper Art: History, Techniques, and Meaning

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  1. Wycinanki 7th Grade

  2. What is Wycinanki? • A form of paper cutting • Depicted nature • Birds • Trees • Flowers • Why?

  3. Decoration • Wycinanki was used for decorations. • Weddings • Easter • Christmas • Everyday

  4. Look for: • Balance • Bi-Lateral Symmetry • Positive and negative space • Contrast • Pattern • Profile

  5. Review • What countries did Wycinanki originate from? • What century? • What are the subjects shown in this folk art? • What was the purpose of Wycinanki art?

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