Dai paper-cutting and modern aesthetics

Aesthetic consciousness, as a spiritual phenomenon unique to human beings, is formed in the life practice of human beings appreciating and creating beauty. It develops with the development of human social life and artistic practice. The aesthetic process of paper-cut patterns is a thinking process from the outside to the inside, from shallow to deep, starting from the perceptual impression to the analysis of the image, then to the inner spiritual perception, and then to obtain aesthetic pleasure in the soul. Aesthetic taste is directly affected by the geographical environment, social life and social psychology. With the development of society and economic prosperity, peoples psychological quality, aesthetic orientation and other aspects have changed to varying degrees. In addition to traditional aesthetic standards, new aesthetic needs with modern consciousness have also emerged.

Dai paper-cut

With the progress of the times, changes in life and transformation of aesthetics, traditional paper-cut pattern art has gradually been unable to meet the needs of the times. Traditional Dai paper-cutting is spread in a relatively stable and small area, and is mainly used for worshiping Buddha. The old paper-cut form is relatively stereotyped, its range of uses is relatively narrow, and it is difficult to fully adapt to the development of the times. In modern society, people pursue a fast-paced lifestyle, which is also accompanied by mental and work pressure, making it easy to feel depressed and irritable. In order to adapt to peoples ever-changing aesthetic needs, todays Dai paper-cut works have emerged from the continuous innovation and development of modern Dai paper-cut art. The works strive to pursue both the beauty of content and the beauty of form, and have beautiful artistic conception, pleasant fun, and relaxing effects. Dai paper-cutting has developed to a certain level, and purely ornamental paper-cutting crafts have emerged, such as Fan Yongs paper-cutting works, which cleverly integrate tradition and modernity, are rich in color, ingenious composition, and rich in connotation. His works have won many awards.

Modern Dai paper-cutting can be said to be a novel art form compared to traditional paper-cutting and an advanced form of folk paper-cutting art. With its simplicity, honesty and unique artistic charm, Dai paper-cutting occupies a place in modern society. It adapts to the needs of some intellectual groups to return to their original nature and the appreciation needs of vulgarity and elegance. For example, Shao Meihan, a rural woman in Luxi, Dehong, created new paper-cuts that reflect the social life of the Dai people. The style is simple and concise, emphasizing the regularity of form. The works contain richWith its rich cultural connotation and fresh folk flavor, it is loved and praised by the public.

Author: Zhang Rui, Lecturer, Nanyang Medical College