Shaanxi paper-cut representative works

The representative works of Shaanxi paper-cutting are: local accent, tree of life and Yellow River family.

1. The content of "Xiangyin" is a folk art performance in northern Shaanxi, which mainly highlights a picture of family harmony and friendship and embodies the core values of socialism. Show the humorous expressions and dynamics of the old couple with anthropomorphic and abstract methods.

2. The tree of life mainly embodies the continuation of life with the art of mother, and there are two women in the middle, representing mother and daughter, who are handed down from generation to generation and thrive. Fish, dragons, phoenixes and tree spirits symbolize soul and life, and embody a vibrant carrier of life.

3. The aristocratic families of the Yellow River show that the special geographical position of the Yellow River promotes the cultural exchange between the north and the south, and also promotes the blending of nomadic culture and farming culture.

The extension of the basic definition of paper-cutting;

Chinese paper-cutting is a folk art of cutting and carving patterns on paper with scissors or carving knives, which is used to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. In China, paper-cutting has a broad mass base and is integrated into the social life of people of all ethnic groups. It is an important part of various folk activities.

Its continuous visual image and modeling format contain rich cultural and historical information, expressing the social cognition, moral concept, practical experience, life ideal and aesthetic taste of the general public, and has multiple social values such as cognition, education, expression, lyricism, entertainment and communication.