The characteristic expression of Fuyang paper-cut patterns in shape
Paper-cut works are the creator’s understanding of nature and feelings about life. Expressing them through paper-cut art is an expression of the creator’s emotions. The aesthetic beauty of Fuyang paper-cutting should be attributed to the paper-cutting authors observation of life and his continuous accumulation of experience, which makes the form of paper-cutting continue to continue and develop. The main aspects of modeling are as follows:
1. The alternation of yin and yang, the change of virtual and actual conditions
According to the different effects of yin and yang threads, paper-cutting can be divided into two production techniques: yin-cut and yang-cut. Yin shear must be "line-to-line cutting", that is, the internal structural lines are directly cut away to reveal the Yin line. Yang scissors must be "connected by line". Yang scissors directly depict the image with Yang lines. It is a modeling technique that cuts off the external background and internal non-junctions, leaving the edge contours. Both of these cutting methods can form a structure that "can't be cut by a thousand cuts and can be cut by thousands of threads". Fuyang paper-cutting is mostly a combination of yin and yang scissors, which is consistent with the Taoist concept of light, simple colors and the concept of black and white representing "presence" and "nothing", that is, yin and yang scissors alternate, forming black and Whites effect of virtual and real changes.
The paper-cut work "Happy Vase" uses negative scissors to cut out flower patterns on the outer circle of the paper-cut paper, and uses yang scissors to cut out magpie patterns on the inside. It expresses the static nature of flowers and the dynamic movement of magpies, and they coexist harmoniously with each other. Similar to the principle of positive and negative graphics, the interweaving of yin and yang shears is used to reflect the changes in virtuality and reality, forming a relationship between yin and yang shearing parts and creating a sense of hierarchy in the picture. This harmony of yin and yang, the contrast of light and dark, is the best form of aesthetics.
Xi Ping Lu Fengmao
The paper-cut work "Goldfish with Lotus" is a paper-cut "Goldfish with Lotus" for marriage and childbirth. The aquatic plants are cut out with male scissors in a linear shape, while the goldfish appears in the form of blocks. The scales and tail of the goldfish are cut with negative scissors. way to cut out. Lotus flowers and leaves alsoThey use yang scissors and yin scissors respectively. The entire paper-cut is composed of intertwined lines and surfaces, alternating between virtual and real, flexible and vivid.
Goldfish with Lotus Liu Tingqing Chen Zhiren
2. Thick and thin comparison, fine and thick combination
Most of the paper-cuts in the north are rough and rough, but lack the details; the paper-cuts in the south are mostly delicate and graceful, but lack of momentum. Fuyang paper-cutting has handled the relationship between the two very well, achieving roughness with fineness, hardness with softness. According to the needs of the theme, paper-cutting artists are good at using contrast between blocks and thin lines in the picture to create a clear contrast between black and white and a combination of hardness and softness. When cutting figures, while boldly depicting the outline, pay attention to the decoration of the clothing lines. (For example, the paper-cut work "Storytelling") When cutting flowers and grass, add large areas of flowers on branches as thin as silk threads. When cutting an animal, cut thin decorative patterns under a concise outline to represent the animals glorious fur, and use fine zigzag patterns to cut out the animals tail and beard. It embodies the aesthetic ideas of contrast and unity.
Storyteller Cheng Jianli
3. Full composition and pursuit of perfection
Full composition is an important feature of Fuyang paper-cutting in terms of shape. This is due to the fact that paper-cutting artists pursue the concept of perfection and beauty. In the composition, special attention is paid to the distribution of graphics. The picture is filled with graphics, giving a full and rich effect. Emphasize interspersing objects related to the theme in the space to highlight the theme. For example, some flowers, birds and other animal and plant graphics are often used in the blank space to match the main graphics. While paying attention to the integrity of the composition of the picture, consider the mutual response of the various parts of the image, the size distribution and density of the graphics. The picture is free, full and lively.
The paper-cut work "Pointing at the Father and Scolding the Mother-in-law" cuts out gourd vines above the heads of the standing daughter-in-law and the sitting mother-in-law, with flowers and fruits in bloom, which not only enhances the atmosphere of a farmhouse, but also enriches the composition of the picture. , harmonious and vivid.
Cheng Jianli scolds the father-in-law and scolds the mother-in-law
The pursuit of perfection in Fuyang paper-cutting takes many forms. The first is the pursuit of completeness. When representing flowers and plants, single flowers with broken branches and fallen leaves are not used, but mostly whole flowers with lush branches and leaves, intact; when representing animals, both eyes and four sides must be included whether from the front or the side. Cut out the claws and tail. Cheng Jianlis paper-cut work "Tiger Town Five Poisons" very prominently reflects this feature. The tiger has complete facial features, four paws on the ground, and its tail raised. Even the five poisons taken into the stomach are intact, not omitted or obscured. At the same time, scissors, a sharp weapon used to exorcise evil spirits, were also put into the tigers belly, which strengthened the tigers intention to ward off evil spirits. Secondly, many Fuyang paper-cut works use circular outlines, which reflects the folk pursuit of perfection. Formally speaking, it is symmetrical and very harmonious and smooth. In terms of shape, the circle represents restraint, perfection, flexibility, and the cycle of life.
Five Poisons of Tiger Town Cheng Jianli
4. Multi-purpose curves, smart and elegant
The curve is part of a circle. The circle is a symbol of "harmony", and the curve also means perfection. Fuyang paper-cutting is good at using curves, which is related to the theme of Fuyang paper-cutting, the aesthetic orientation of the creator, and the influence of regional culture. Auspicious and festive themes are the most common in Fuyang paper-cutting. Paper-cuts with this theme mostly use curved forms to express joy, beauty and the meaning of life, indicating longevity, happiness and reunion. Most of the creators of Fuyang paper-cutting are women. Even paper-cutting artists who buy patterns have to cater to womens psychological needs to create paper-cutting. Therefore, womens spiritual quality determines the basic form of paper-cutting. Women who grew up in the Huaibei Plain have the frankness and pride of northerners and the delicacy and gentleness of southerners. The soft, vivid, smooth and natural curves are consistent with the gentle, kind, charming and considerate side of Fuyang women. At the same time, influenced by Taoist aesthetic concepts, Fuyang paper-cutting is full of romantic and elegant atmosphere. This atmosphere isShape in a curved manner. Therefore, various curves have become important elements under the scissors of Fuyang paper-cut artists.
The lines of the decorative pattern on the tail of the phoenix in the paper-cut work "Phoenix Peony" present a serpentine curve. The composition adopts the "happy encounter" formula in traditional patterns. The structural lines are also curved and are diagonally symmetrical. The entire paper-cut is round and graceful
