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  2. Chinese paper cutting - Wikipedia

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    Chinese paper-cutting originated from the practice of worship of both ancestors and gods, a traditional part of Chinese culture dating back roughly two millennia. According to archaeological records, paper-cutting originates from the 6th century, although some believe that its history could be traced back as far as the Warring States period (around 3 BC), long before paper was invented.

  3. Wallpaper group - Wikipedia

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    The next two symbols indicate symmetries relative to one translation axis of the pattern, referred to as the "main" one; if there is a mirror perpendicular to a translation axis that is the main one (or if there are two, one of them). The symbols are either m, g, or 1, for mirror, glide reflection, or none.

  4. File:Rock-paper-scissors (paper).png - Wikipedia

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  5. Patterns in nature - Wikipedia

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    Composite patterns: aphids and newly born young in arraylike clusters on sycamore leaf, divided into polygons by veins, which are avoided by the young aphids Living things like orchids, hummingbirds, and the peacock's tail have abstract designs with a beauty of form, pattern and colour that artists struggle to match. [21]

  6. Bougainvillea glabra - Wikipedia

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    Tiny white flowers usually appear in clusters surrounded by colorful papery bracts, hence the name paperflower. The leaves are dark green, variable in shape, up to 100 mm (4 in) long. [ 7 ] The flowers are about 0.4 cm (0.16 in) in diameter (the pink petal-like structures are not petals, but bracts).

  7. Papercutting - Wikipedia

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    Paper-cut with stupa. One of the earliest known papercuts, this specimen was recovered by Paul Pelliot in the Dunhuang grotto and is dated to the tenth century. Bibliothèque nationale de France Chinese paper cuttings (2014) Papercutting or paper cutting is the art of paper designs. Art has evolved all over the world to adapt to different ...

  8. UV coloration in flowers - Wikipedia

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    It was adapted by flowers to orient pollinators leading to an example of co-evolution. [8] UV light allows them to broadcast a guide to where their pollen is located. [4] Due to unique life characteristics and morphology of flowers, pollinators are more effective at taking the pollen and spreading it to other flowers of the same species. [3]

  9. Paper flower - Wikipedia

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    Paper flower may refer to: A type of artificial flower; Bougainvillea, a plant; ... Paper Flowers (disambiguation) This page was last edited on 6 ...