Have you ever seen colorful and beautifully patterned paper cutouts on the streets and alleys, and been attracted by their delicate lines and unique artistic charm?
Today, let's walk into the world of Chinese paper-cutting and feel the charm of this thousand-year-old intangible cultural heritage!
Chinese paper-cutting, originated in the Western Han Dynasty, flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and has been passed down for thousands of years. In these long years, paper-cutting, with its unique art form, has recorded the historical changes, folk customs and cultural inheritance of the Chinese nation.
Whether it is ancient myths and legends, or folk auspicious patterns, they can be found in the paper-cutting.
China is a vast country, and the paper-cutting styles in various places are different and unique. The rugged and bold of the north and the delicate and graceful of the south all reflect the unique regional culture and folk customs of each place.
Window flower paper-cutting in Shaanxi, Yangzhou paper-cutting in Jiangsu, and Foshan paper-cutting in Guangdong. Each kind of paper-cut represents the cultural characteristics of a region, which makes people marvel.
The art of paper-cutting pays attention to the five words of "round, pointed, square, missing, and line". An ordinary piece of red paper, through the skillful hands of a paper-cutting artist, can be turned into a lifelike and exquisite work.
Whether it is a delicate portrait or a complex landscape landscape, it can be perfectly reflected in the paper-cutting.
In traditional Chinese culture, paper-cutting is a symbol of good luck. During festivals, weddings and funerals, people will use paper-cutting to express their blessings or sorrows.
The auspicious paper-cut works convey people's yearning for a better life and deep feelings for their loved ones.
Chinese paper-cutting, a treasure of intangible cultural heritage, has become a beautiful business card of Chinese culture with its unique artistic charm and profound cultural connotation.
Let us cherish this precious cultural heritage, inherit the thousand-year-old culture, and let Chinese paper-cutting shine more brilliantly on the world cultural stage! If you feel the same way, welcome to leave a message to discuss and share!