Chinese Inventions: Papermaking
By: Nisha Ramesh
How did the Chinese originally use paper?
-In a few years after the Chinese discovered paper, the Chinese began to use paper for writing.
-There were many different papers for different reasons such as Xuan paper was mostly used in Chinese paintings and calligraphy.
How did it help the Chinese?
- The paper making invention helped the Chinese develop their civilization quickly.
- The Chinese culture advanced fast during the Han dynasty due to the invention of the paper.
- The Chinese culture advanced fast during the Han dynasty due to the invention of the paper.
What do we use it for today?
-Today people in the world use paper for all sorts of things like writing, making books, and art.
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Video
Inventions from Ancient China ~ Paper Making Technique
How can you learn more?
Citations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXNFq1bUoT8
http://www.silk-road.com/artl/papermaking.shtml
https://www.google.com/search?q=chinese+paper+making&hl=en&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=4OfsUMCyBs_-2QXwp4CYBQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1608&bih=771
http://www.computersmiths.com/chineseinvention/paper.htm
http://fourriverscharter.org/projects/Inventions/pages/china_paper.htm
http://www.silk-road.com/artl/papermaking.shtml
https://www.google.com/search?q=chinese+paper+making&hl=en&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=4OfsUMCyBs_-2QXwp4CYBQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1608&bih=771
http://www.computersmiths.com/chineseinvention/paper.htm
http://fourriverscharter.org/projects/Inventions/pages/china_paper.htm