What is topiary

Topiary refers to the shape of inscriptions and stone carvings, bronzes and other cultural relics, as well as the words and patterns on them, which are topiered down on pieces of paper, and it is an ancient traditional skill in China.

Topiary is a common handicraft and art form whose history can be traced back to ancient times. The process of making topiaries usually involves placing paper on the surface of the object to be topiarized, and then gently applying it with a pencil or carbon pen so that the paper adsorbs the texture and shape of the object's surface.

The force of the application needs to be moderate, not excessive or too light, to maintain a good result. Once the application is finished, the textures and shapes can be redrawn and filled in to enhance the effect or add detail. Topiaries can be made from a variety of papers such as sunburst, muslin or specialty topiaries, but other materials such as fabric, leaves, and the skin of plants and animals can also be used.

Topiary techniques are often used to preserve and display the morphological features and textures of flowers, plants, leaves, insects and other creatures in nature. Topiaries have unique artistic value and applications for displaying the beauty of nature, aiding study and research, developing students' observation and drawing skills, and preserving and passing on cultural heritage. Through the production and appreciation of topiaries, people can better appreciate and understand the beauty of nature and art, and enhance and pass on the diversity and uniqueness of human culture.

Artistic value and application of topiaries

Topiaries, as a handicraft and an art form, have unique artistic value and application fields. By making topiaries, people can preserve and display the textures and forms of nature and other objects, thus enhancing their appreciation and understanding of natural and artistic beauty. Topos not only have ornamental value, but can also be used as a tool for study and research.

Through topiaries, people can observe and record the details of cultural relics, ancient buildings, plants, insects and other objects to help scientific research and study. In the field of education, topiaries are also often used as a way to inspire and develop students' observation and drawing skills. Through the process of making topiaries, students are able to scrutinize the details of objects and enhance their powers of observation and artistic expression.