The simplicity and elegance in the colors of Manchu folk paper-cut patterns
The color of Manchu folk paper-cut art is an original ecological color, maintaining original quality and strong vitality. It originates from early human color perception and instinct. This kind of primitive perception and instinct makes the colors of folk paper-cutting appear authentic, fresh, simple and pure, and is an intuitive presentation of the original state of life.
From primitive totem worship to ancestor worship and fertility worship among the people, all reflect the ancestors' desire for survival and reproduction. This strong spiritual desire is reflected in the colors of paper-cutting, showing the never-ending vitality of life. In folk art, the simple colors of red, yellow, blue, white and black are juxtaposed, and the saturated red and green are directly contrasted, showing an exciting rhythm and indicating the prosperity of life. This color is almost an indulgent singing of life. . Manchu folk paper-cut pattern art is the product of farming culture and the spontaneous behavior of folk artists. Therefore, it is not influenced by upper-level ideology and is not limited by objective objects and rules. It is subjective and perceptual, emphasizing sensibility and mental images, so this color The expression appears confident and natural. Coupled with the limitations of rudimentary papermaking conditions, its colors appear simple, crude and bold, as enthusiastic, optimistic, bright and bright as the sorghum in the fields in autumn.
It pays attention to the contrast of primary colors, which is the harmony of contrasting colors, vivid and vivid, and full of the sense of the times. The characteristics of the color are more vividly reflected through the strong contrast of hue and brightness. In this way, the intensity of the colors is presented to the maximum extent, and the colors appear pure and strong in conflict and contrast, and are extremely expressive and visually impactful.
