The original use of paper was as a writing material for recording information about history, literature, law and business transactions. As paper became more popular, literati and officials began to use it extensively for writing, replacing the more cumbersome bamboo slips and silk.
Painting and CalligraphyPaper became the main carrier of calligraphy and painting, and artists created calligraphic works and paintings on paper, forming a unique artistic style.
The appearance of printing paper promoted the development of printing technology. After the Tang Dynasty, engraved printing technology gradually matured, and the printing of books and documents greatly improved the efficiency of knowledge dissemination
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