Hongyi He Chinese papercuts collection

1. Overview> Biographical Note

   Hongyi He is a Chinese papercut artist recognized as a "master of folk arts and crafts" by UNESCO. She was bor... ... crafts" by UNESCO. She was born in Wuhan, Hubei, China, on May 1, 1954. Her father was a profes... ...r of philosophy and her mother was an amateur embroider and Chinese traditional painter. Her maternal grandm... ... and arts from Common University of Central China, in 1980 and 1982 respectively. After her graduation, ... ... she began teaching at National South-Central China University in Wuhan. While working, she ... ... mentor and teacher, Zhong-Jin Wen, a leading scholar of Chinese folk art. He influenced her work and enc... ...iven lectures, and presented exhibitions in China, Korea, Japan, and the United States. At the "Fourth Wor... ...ently teaches at the National South-Central China University in Wuhan. She is also an active artist in the... ...he United States and promotes her art among Chinese communities in metropolitan Washington, DC, through ...

2. Index Terms> Subjects

   Cut-out craft-- China. Folk art-- China. Folk artists-- China--Interviews. Paper work-- China.

3. Overview> Title Page

   Hongyi He Chinese papercuts collection Prepared by May May Chiang, Ying-Ting "Serena" Chiu, Ann Hoog, Valda Morris, and Sunmin ...

4. Overview> Arrangement

   The Hongyi He Chinese papercuts collection is arranged into the following series: 1. Lecture-related materials;...

5. Using this Collection> Access and Restrictions

   The Hongyi He Chinese papercuts collection is open to research. To request materials, please contact the Folkli...

6. Overview> Scope and Content

   ...s predominantly in English, the lecture/demonstration is in Chinese and English. Some publications are in Ch... ...inese and English. Some publications are in Chinese varying between traditional and simplified ... ... varying between traditional and simplified Chinese. ...ations illustrate He's in-depth interest in Chinese folk literature and Chinese ethnic groups. There are 27 ... ...pth interest in Chinese folk literature and Chinese ethnic groups. There are 27 small paperc... ...haracters that are especially popular among Chinese living in rural areas. For many, these pieces represent ... ...ese living in rural areas. For many, these pieces represent Chinese culture and custom, wealth, and prosperi... ...e other of Tibetan origin (red); and twelve Chinese zodiac animals (mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake,... ... artist, these zodiac pieces are window decorations for Chinese New Year. The hair decoration and zodiac...

7. Using this Collection> Processing History

   Hongyi He Chinese papercuts collection was processed by Sunmin Yoon and May May Chiang in October 2007 and revi...

8. Using this Collection> Preferred Citation

   ...: [item, date, container number], Hongyi He Chinese papercuts collection (AFC 2006/008) Arch...

9. Overview> Collection Summary

   Hongyi He Chinese papercuts collection 1989-2007 Collection material in English and Chinese

10. Contents List> Container List

    BOX-FOLDER 2/2 Chinese zodiac animal papercuts

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