The collection value of regional culture in folk paper-cutting
Folk paper-cutting, also known as window grilles and paper engravings, plays an important role in traditional Chinese handicrafts. In particular, many exquisite paper-cut works have exquisite production techniques and rich and interesting contents, so they have strong artistic value and collection value. The paper-cut works themselves are lightweight and easy to preserve, so they are different from other works in the collection process. There are some differences in art collections that need to be noted, especially the paper-cut characteristics created by regional and cultural differences.
Traditional Chinese paper-cut dragon
Due to the vast territory of our country, the culture of various places in our country also has great differences. As a carrier and external expression of culture, paper-cutting naturally has very large differences. For example, the paper-cutting style in northern my country is generally rougher, and the lines pursue simplicity in outline and realistic appearance, while the paper-cutting style in the south tends to be exquisite and exquisite, so there is more emphasis on carving details and freehand brushwork. Among them, Shaanxi paper-cutting is rough and unrestrained; Hebei paper-cutting is good at dotting colors; Shandong and Shanxi paper-cutting is simple and steady; Guangdong paper-cutting is good at using gold paper as a foil; Jiangsu paper-cutting is fine in workmanship; Zhejiang paper-cutting is good at edge patterns; and Fujian paper-cutting is natural in shape. .
It is precisely because paper-cutting in different places has its own unique characteristics and cultural connotations. Therefore, by understanding and mastering different local cultures, we can not only better appreciate paper-cutting works with different local cultural characteristics, but also be able to keenly understand Discover the cultural value and collection value contained in paper-cutting. This kind of characteristic regional paper-cut itself has better room for preservation and appreciation. Therefore, paper-cut collectors should study to better learn and master the characteristics and connotation of paper-cut in relevant cultural backgrounds.
