What are the traditional techniques of seal cutting in China?

China seal cutting is formed by traditional seal making technology.

China seal cutting is developed from seal making, which is a unique art form combining calligraphy and sculpture in China. With its unique artistic charm and cultural connotation, it has become an important part of China traditional culture.

The history of seal cutting in China can be traced back to Shang and Zhou Dynasties, when seals were mainly used as symbols and certificates of power. With the passage of time, seal cutting has gradually developed into a unique art of calligraphy and sculpture, and its style and form are constantly developing and innovating.

During the development of seal cutting, many outstanding seal carvers appeared. Through their own creation and practice, they have constantly explored and innovated and formed various styles and schools. Among them, the most representative is the seal engraver in Ming and Qing Dynasties. They pay attention to the combination of calligraphy brushwork and seal cutting techniques, pursue the vivid charm and high spirit of their works, and make seal cutting reach its peak.

Introduction to seal cutting:

Seal cutting is a traditional art form, named after the seal script printed on the ancient seal. It is the art of combining calligraphy and sculpture (including chiseling and casting) to make seals. As far as the production technology is concerned, it refers to carving patterns or characters designed on the plane on materials such as metal, stone, teeth and horns.

Chinese seals have different names with different users over time. The seal before Qin dynasty was called Gao. After Qin Shihuang unified China, it was stipulated that the emperor should use the seal, the seal of ordinary people. The seals used by emperors, queens and kings in Han Dynasty are called seals, and the names of seals, seals and seals appear in official seals and private seals. The Tang dynasty was called Bao. Since the Song and Yuan Dynasties, official seals and private seals have been printed with names such as Ji, Zhu Ji, Toutou, Stamp and Stamp. Seal cutting originated in China, and then spread and became popular in East Asia.