Symbol of important influence in Chinese folk paper-cut art
Symbol is the spiritual connotation of paper-cut art, and is the driving force and core of the inheritance and development of paper-cut art. The symbolic thinking of paper-cutting art includes original thinking, inheritance thinking and holistic thinking. Through this series of symbolic thinking methods, from the emergence and development of paper-cutting art to the present, the historical and cultural connotations of primitive worship and social beliefs have been accumulated. Therefore, The symbolic meaning of paper-cut art is universal. Although the shapes and themes of paper-cuts vary in different regions and in different eras, the fact that paper-cuts reflect the symbolic nature of their culture is consistent. As society develops and peoples ideas change, the art of paper-cutting will also carry its historical mission and play an important role in modern life. Therefore, through exploring the art of paper-cutting, I came to the following conclusions:
First, I believe that from the perspective of creative thinking, the development of arts and crafts continues the traditional model of interpenetrating thinking of primitive ancestors, and continues to expand the thinking model with the development of society and productivity. Although paper-cutting occurred after the emergence of arts and crafts, it has been developing along this thinking model, and has interpreted and inherited Chinese traditional culture more completely, especially through the perfect expression of symbols, making paper-cutting art a rare Weird art.
Secondly, the art of paper-cutting has been popular among the people for a long time. It deeply expresses the peoples outlook on life and values ????through the symbolism of shapes and themes.
Thirdly, from the perspective of the driving force behind the spread of paper-cutting, the symbolic connotation of paper-cutting works is the source of motivation for its spread and development. If paper-cutting does not have a profound connotation that is in line with the public, I am afraid it will not have a large spread range and long history. History.
Paper-cut art "These naive works reflect the vast social life and express the aspirations of the people, so they have strong artistic vitality." In the land of the Chinese nation, there are also the fertile resources of various ethnic groups and regions. Soil, the flower of paper-cutting art rooted in the folk land is thriving, and stands in the forest of world folk art with its unique attitude. To study the art of paper-cutting patterns, you should understand its symbols. Therefore, symbolism is the foundation of the beautiful art form of paper-cutting and the basis for its inheritance and development.Power and core. And due to the extensive and profound Chinese cultural background, the art of paper-cutting has profound cultural accumulation and symbolic connotation of rebirth. Therefore, it is necessary to study paper-cutting, a traditional folk art, from a deeper level.
Since paper-cutting art maintains the characteristic thinking tradition of the Chinese nation on the one hand, and changes with the development of society on the other hand, it retains the essence of national art. In the process of inheritance and development of paper-cutting art, its symbolic characteristics have emerged. The role of paper-cutting cannot be underestimated. Therefore, exploring the symbolism of paper-cutting art can give some useful enlightenment to the study of the current situation and development of modern art.
We may change the subject matter and shape of paper-cutting art. Paper-cutting may play a more important role in beautifying modern peoples lives, but its symbolic characteristics will not change. In order to enhance the festive atmosphere and gain more commercial space, during traditional Chinese festivals, don’t “local” and “foreignized” supermarkets also post large paper-cuts to please the public? In the hurried life, in the ever-changing society, and in todays materialistic world, you may think that traditional culture has been forgotten. However, when you see a culture with Chinese plots appearing in front of you, you will not be surprised. When you wake up, a surprise suddenly fills your heart, because it is the traditional and ancient symbol of China that shocks you. At the same time, the dense aura hidden in your heart resonates with the traditional Chinese culture, because it belongs to our nation. The culture symbolizes our spirit and is the source of power that supports our nation to go further.
