Classification and artistic characteristics of paper-cut
If you want to learn paper-cutting well, you should first know the history and classification of paper-cutting, and on this basis, have a preliminary understanding of the artistic characteristics of paper-cutting.
Paper-cutting is one of the traditional ancient arts in my country. According to existing historical data, paper-cutting existed as early as 1,500 years ago in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and the artistic skills were quite mature.
The art of paper-cutting has developed to the present. In terms of style, it can be divided into two schools: northern and southern. The southern style is delicate and beautiful, while the northern style is rough and bold. The common techniques of paper-cutting can be roughly divided into two types: cutting and engraving: scissors are used to cut, and the lines are lively and changeable, with strong randomness. Northern paper-cutting is mostly made with scissors. The engraving method is to use a special carving knife, also known as paper engraving. The style of the work is rigorous, delicate and highly decorative. Southern paper-cutting often uses this method to create. In terms of performance techniques, it can be divided into yang scissors and yin scissors. Yang scissors emphasizes "connecting lines", while yin scissors emphasizes "lines breaking each other." Yin scissors and yin scissors are relatively complementary.
