An Introduction to Origami

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An Introduction to Origami
Made and presented
by Maxim I.
English speaking club
Kaluga, 2023

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Chapter I. Brief history of
origami.

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The birth of origami
Paper making in ancient China

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The birth of origami
Ocho (male butterfly) and Mecho (female
butterfly), used as wedding decorations
Paper making in ancient China
Noshi, a symbol of good
wishes

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Paper folding in early modern history
Various “traditional” origami models

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Paper folding in early modern history
Various “traditional” origami models
An excerpt from “Hiden Senbazuru
Orikata” (1797), the oldest known
origami book

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The renaissance of origami in the 20th century
Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005)

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The renaissance of origami in the 20th century
Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005)

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Yoshizawa-Randlett notation system

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The constant evolution of origami
Origami USA (officially established in 1994, but
started as a local club in early 1950’s)
British Origami Society
(formed in 1967)
JOAS (started in late 80’s)

11.

Origami conventions

12.

Chapter 2.
Modern origami.

13.

Origami design process
1. Rough sketch

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Origami design process
1. Rough sketch
2. Improved sketch

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Origami design process
1. Rough sketch
2. Improved sketch
3. Distribution map

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Origami design process
1. Rough sketch
2. Improved sketch
3. Distribution map
4. Crease pattern
and base form

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Origami design process
1. Rough sketch
2. Improved sketch
3. Distribution map
4. Crease pattern
and base form
5. Finished model.