The artistic characteristics of folk paper-cutting in the Yellow River Delta
The formation of folk art style is often closely related to the natural environment, geographical features, customs, history and culture of a region. Cultural exchanges and influences from adjacent areas are also an important factor. Historically, a large number of immigrants from Shanxi and Hebei moved into the Yellow River Delta area, and the immigrants also brought their customs and traditional culture into this area. Therefore, folk paper-cutting in Shanxi and Hebei had a direct impact on the formation of the regional organizational style. The Yellow River Delta region is also an important transportation link between the eastern coast and the north of the motherland. Merchants from Jiaodong Peninsula, southern Shandong and Zhejiang must pass through here when traveling to Beijing (Beijing) and Tianjin (Tianjin). Therefore, the paper-cut style in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Jiaodong is also It has a certain influence on the folk paper-cutting here.
Shandong folk paper-cut
The most common color of folk paper-cut patterns in the Yellow River Delta is single color, but there are also forms such as color separation and color registration. The single color is mainly red paper or white paper. The window flowers, wall flowers, ceiling flowers, happy flowers, etc. used for beautification and decoration are mostly red. The embroidery patterns are mainly white. In terms of color, it is mainly bright red, with few hollow parts and obvious color blocks. The content mostly expresses peoples favorite things. The red color sets off the warm and prosperous atmosphere and reflects peoples positive daily life. Its form is simple but gives a strong sense of style. People feel simple and friendly. Some production methods use scissors to cut, some use a knife to carve, and some use both knives and scissors, but most people prefer to use scissors. Folk paper-cutting in the Yellow River Delta mostly uses folding symmetry and partial folding symmetry.
There are basically three methods of cutting and carving in folk paper-cutting tutorials in the Yellow River Delta. One is that skilled hands rely on careful observation of life and rich imagination to cut paper at will, all based on the "look" in their hearts; First cut a large outline, and then trim it repeatedly until you are satisfied; third, first use a pen to briefly draw the outline of the object represented on the back of the paper, then cut the scissors accordingly, but not exactly according to the drawn outline. When it comes to cutting, where should be cut and where should be left, the artists are all confident and handle it just right. The shape is simple and simple, and the structure is rigorous. The image is rich and simple, which is yellow.The main characteristics of folk paper-cutting in the river delta. In terms of cutting and carving techniques, folk paper-cutting in the Yellow River Delta has rough lines, clumsiness and spirituality, and is freehand and random.
