| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺北藝術大學 === 傳統藝術研究所工藝美術組 === 93 === Taiwanese religion consists of ancestor and god worship, and awe of ghosts.
People believe ancestors and ghosts dwell upon the earth and, along with gods, can
work weal and woe. So, Taiwanese perform ceremonies and make many paper
objects and food to ask for blessings from heaven and to escape celestial
punishments and earthly disasters.
Paper-sculpture is an instrument for ceremonies and rites. In this paper we will
discuss its meanings and the relation between object and function. We will consider the
influence of literary classics, geomancy, mythology, and legend, and analyze paper
objects’effects on religions and culture.
Research target is the Han culture in Taiwan. Our process is first to review
literature. Next is fieldwork, and collection of original sources. Finally by case study
and comparison, we can appreciate paper sculptures artistic，stylistic and cultural
value. We will also examine the present day use and status of paper sculpture in
Taiwan. We will consider four respects.
1. Paper-sculpture craft: its materials, methods, work process, techniques, and the
current status of paper sculpture.
2. Meanings of paper objects：Use in ceremonies and rites, social function, and
occasions for use.
3. Craftsmen：apprenticeship, mastery of techniques and skills.
4. Paper-sculpture industry：suppliers, craftsmen, paper sculpture retail, Taoist priests,
funeral service companies and their interrelationship.
Paper-sculpture folkcraft is disappearing. Paper objects are burned, modes of
life changes, and environmental concerns hamper production. Today price takes
precedence over quality and new products are usually inferior. Many craftsmen
cannot continue and their techniques get lost. When elder craftsmen dies, then this
craft, too, will die out. We try to determine what needs to be kept and how to
preserve this art in our conclusion.
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