The researchers studied the rear hall of Pao-an Temple thoroughly with emphasis on the paper-cutting decorations on the roofs.
The researchers studied extensively with emphasis on the history and background of paper-cutting decorations, the paper-cutting masters’ succession system, development of the materials of the paper-cutting decorations, procedures of using the tools and techniques, development of the inspection rules, and the factors affecting the paper-cutting decorations. Based on the findings, the researchers illustrated the characteristics and significance of the topics, then studied the rear hall of Pao-an Temple and presented their conclusions and recommendations for future reference and to facilitate the government agency’s decision-making. The researchers believe that the future researchers should study the procedures and skills with emphasis on the various topics and the significance of the temple’s architecture and compare the topics, styles, shapes, colors, and materials in order to determine whether the artists followed the general principles or specific principles to create their works, thereby find out the craftsman system and the various schools’ succession systems serving as the foundation for the development of paper-cutting art of the temples in Taiwan.
