Origami is a Japanese art that consists of folding paper to give it complicated and beautiful shapes.

It has a long tradition dating back more than a thousand years.

Although origami has long been a popular art form in Japan, its influence has spread far outside the country and even to the West.

In this article, we will look at how Japanese origami has influenced Western decorative arts.

Origami began in the 6th century, when Buddhist monks brought paper from China to Japan. Over time, the art of paper folding changed and became a popular Japanese pastime.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), origami began to be used as decoration in Japan. For example, it was used to decorate gifts and for ceremonies.

In the West, origami did not become known as an art form until the mid-20th century.

The use of geometric shapes and patterns is one of the most important ways in which origami has changed the Western decorative arts.

In the early 20th century, artists such as the Russian Constructivists and the Dutch De Stijl movement were looking for ways to make art that emphasized geometric shapes and a sense of order.

They liked origami because it allowed them to create complicated shapes and patterns with a single sheet of paper.

The use of three-dimensional shapes is another influence of origami on Western decorative arts. In origami art, three-dimensional objects are made from flat sheets of paper. This idea has also been used in many other types of art.

For example,

• sculptor Richard Sweeney creates beautiful three-dimensional forms from origami-inspired folded paper.
• Issey Miyake, clothing designer, has also been influenced by origami. He uses folding techniques to create three-dimensional shapes in his garments.

• Origami has also changed the art of graphic design. Designers have been inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding to create bold, geometric designs.
• Swiss graphic designer Paul Rand's famous IBM logo uses origami-inspired shapes.

In the West, origami has not only influenced the visual arts. The world of architecture has also been greatly changed by origami.

Architects have been influenced by the way origami can be used to create complicated shapes from simple materials.

The Metropol Parasol in Seville is one of the best known examples. This building was built by German architect Jürgen Hermann Mayer, who was inspired by the way origami can create complicated shapes from a simple piece of paper.

In conclusion, Japanese origami has had a wide and far-reaching effect on Western decorative arts.

Origami has influenced artists and designers in many different fields, from the use of geometric shapes and patterns to the creation of three-dimensional forms.

It has influenced everything from graphic design to architecture, and artists and designers around the world continue to look to it for ideas. Origami is an art form that has crossed borders and cultures to become a worldwide phenomenon.