In the torrent of history, everything seems to be swept down, annihilated silently in the merciless waves. Fortunately, there are always some cultural heritages that can record the traces of history and carry the blood of culture. Intangible cultural heritage is a special seed that links the past, present and future national memory and cultural inheritance.
In order to deeply understand the value connotation and unique charm of cultural heritage, as a member of the practice team of the School of Statistics and Data Science of Qufu Normal University, I walked into the Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden to gain an in-depth understanding of Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings, a treasure of traditional art, and feel its rich historical and cultural connotation, unique artistic value and aesthetic charm.
Walk into the Grand View Garden of Yangjiabu Folk Art in China to trace the footprints of Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings. The prints are colorful and rich in content, and everywhere they go, they show the heritage of craftsmen. During the tour, I learned that with the development of science and technology of the times, when many new things and new ideas appear, they can be reflected in the woodblock New Year paintings, in addition, folk tales are also vividly displayed, each work is like an ancient picture scroll, telling the vicissitudes of the years and the wisdom of the nation, showing the precipitation of the years and the inheritance of culture. Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings are not only works of art, but also an important carrier of traditional Chinese culture, according to which we can have a deeper understanding of the rich connotation and unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.
There are many special prints here, including "Hundred Sons", "Birthday Picture", "Mandarin Duck Playing in the Water" and so on. With their exquisite skills and unique artistic style, these works show the traditional charm and cultural connotation of Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings; The delicate and delicate patterns are displayed with smooth lines, the shapes are expressive, the colors are bright, and the strong folk art style is displayed. They have an important position in traditional Chinese culture and art, showing the essence and characteristics of Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings.
Each print has its own unique charm, and the one that impressed me the most was "Hundred Sons", which depicts nearly 100 children chasing each other and playing, playing hide and seek, playing swings, playing chess, boats, puppets, ...... among pavilionsJumping up and down, it was very lively, and each child had a different look, and none of them were the same. Its layout is symmetrical, the picture is solemn, the colors are bright, the lines are smooth, and it is full of decorative and artistic appeal. The Baizi diagram usually symbolizes fertility, family happiness and a full house of children and grandchildren, and is one of the auspicious patterns in traditional Chinese culture. Baizitu is one of the distinctive and culturally rich themes in traditional Chinese painting, which reflects the good wishes of the Chinese for the prosperity of the family and the prosperity of their descendants, and also shows the importance of family values in traditional Chinese culture. That's a big part of why I'm so impressed with him.
Look, this is the charm of Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings. It uses vivid characters and simple scenes to give people a strong visual impact to express deep historical and emotional connotations.
It is undeniable that with the approach of the tide of the times, Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings may gradually lose their original function and significance in modern life, resulting in the loss of related skills and traditional customs. The younger generation is not very interested in printmaking, which leads to a disconnect between the inheritors and the inability to pass on the skills. However, there is always a group of people who continue to engage in the art of woodblock prints, who are obscure, industrious and simple, and use their own hands and wisdom to create countless amazing works of art. They pass on traditional skills from generation to generation, constantly innovating and developing, so that these ancient skills are full of new vitality and vitality. They have carefully guarded these precious cultural heritages so that future generations can continue to appreciate and learn from them. They are the guardians of traditional crafts, the messengers of cultural inheritance, and the disseminators of values.
The inheritance of Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings is inseparable from the persistence of each craftsman, who used their own hands and wisdom to pass on the ancient skills and leave us a valuable cultural heritage. They are dressed plainly, but do not simple things, from the selection of materials to carving, printing, coloring, every link requires the exquisite skills and patience of the craftsmen, grandpa can endure the hard work, leaning over the table, requiring each New Year painting to reach the ultimate artistic level, it has undergone repeated scrutiny and meticulous carving, showing a perfect artistic effect. This exquisite handicraft skill is particularly precious in the context of modern industrialization, and it can show their cherishing and persistence in traditional culture. Their efforts allow us to better understand and cherish our traditional cultures, so that these precious legacies can be passed on and carried forward. It deserves our eternal respect and gratitude. They are Chinese craftsmen!
Born in the new era, we should not forget the tradition. We should take on the responsibility of inheriting traditional culture, and it is a meaningful cultural journey to explore Yangjiabu woodblock prints in the Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden, which makes me feel the profound and endless charm of traditional culture. Through the exploration and inheritance of this traditional art, I believe that we can better carry forward the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and contribute to the cultural development of contemporary society. I hope that we can work together to make Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings, a traditional art treasure, be better inherited and developed, and bloom into a more gorgeous cultural flower.