The aesthetic characteristics of Yuxian paper-cut shapes
1. Symmetric and balanced styling techniques
The composition of Yuxian paper-cutting has the characteristics of balanced top and bottom and symmetry of left and right, giving people a plump and well-proportioned beauty; it pays attention to the symmetrical relationship of the plane space and enhances the visibility effect. The symmetry formed by the central axis is an important form of traditional paper-cutting, which can produce a sense of uniformity and stability, and is consistent with the objective object structure. Balance is the design of tiny asymmetric points in a symmetrical composition, which creates movement in silence. (You can refer to the related symmetrical paper-cutting tutorial: paper-cutting method: symmetrical cutting method) For example, the symmetrical and balanced composition expression used in the image design of dramatic facial makeup, different processing techniques are used in expressions and cutting methods, which not only reproduces the different characters. Character characteristics and decorative connotations.
2. The styling technique of eliminating complexity and simplifying it
The Yu County paper-cutting is harmonious and full in composition. In terms of shape, it is exquisite, clear and lifelike. For example, the shape that represents "a house full of wealth and wealth" is combined with images such as "peony", "pomegranate", and "plum blossom", which is a metaphor for wealth and auspiciousness. However, its image is complex and not conducive to decoration. Only the shape of "peony" is Made up of many petals layered one on top of the other. Therefore, in the pattern, after simplifying, purifying and refining it, it can be replaced by one as ten. This is similar to the general expression form pursued by our countrys folk art modeling.
Traditional Yu County auspicious paper-cutting
3. Exaggerated and beautifying styling techniques
The exaggerated and beautified modeling technique is also a frequently used expression method in Chinese folk art modeling. The premise of exaggeration is simplification, and the purpose of deformation is also simplicity. The use of exaggeration and deformation is to consciously change the relevant characteristics of the natural image, making the image more beautiful and typical, thereby enhancing the decorative effect. In Yuxian character paper-cutting, in order to highlight the typical character and image of the main characters, some exaggeration and deformation techniques are often used.Make the character image more vivid and the personality more expressive (for general character cutting methods, please refer to the paper-cutting tutorial: Adult Paper-cutting Character Tutorial). Appropriate use of exaggeration and deformation not only increases the variety of paper-cut forms, but also injects distinctive personality characteristics into the image.
4. The styling technique of downplaying perspective
In many shapes of Yuxian paper-cutting, the depiction of objects generally adopts a flat general expression technique, which mainly expresses a certain sense of space through the front-to-back relationship between objects. The main image is often larger and the second one is smaller. Smaller, showing hierarchy and space in plan. Sometimes in order to express the vivid image of the object and the completeness of the story, the author will directly express the essence of the content over the obstacles blocking the subject (see: Mountain Paper-cutting Tutorial). In order to express clearly, regardless of the visible objects on the ground or the invisible objects underground, the concept of space is broken, so that all graphics appear in a flat space at the same time. This modeling technique satisfies the working people’s pursuit of frankness and romance
Perfect aesthetic psychology.
5. Styling techniques of image association
Any design work is inseparable from the modeling technique of Lenovo. In Yuxian paper-cut works, there are often patterns with a variety of image combinations. The most typical ones are the combination of Chinese characters and patterns, such as the expression "福" The shape of "happiness and longevity" with the word "福" as the main shape, with the word "福" as the main shape, decorated with peaches and bergamot hands inside the character "福", and a long dragon lying on the character "福" On the right side, it not only cleverly expresses its meaning but also preserves the overall artistic effect of the Chinese characters, expressing the working peoples good wishes of loving life.
6. The styling technique of “seeking perfection and seeking satisfaction”
Full composition and beauty of the whole are the essential characteristics of paper-cutting art. All the shapes of paper-cutting fully demonstrate the free-spirited and eclectic characteristics of paper-cutting art. They express the original aesthetic values ????such as the pursuit of perfection, symmetry, even numbers, and the beauty of largeness based on workers' unique understanding and way of thinking about things. This is also the artistic conception that pursues the "unity of nature and man" in traditional Chinese paper-cutting. It emphasizes that "the picture must be intentional and the meaning must be auspicious", focusing on an idealized "spiritual" feature and a state of blending of "emotion" and "reason". It can be said that the pursuit of perfect modeling reflects peoples simple psychology of pursuing an ideal life, and is also the composition rule respected by our countrys folk art modeling.
