Relationship between seal cutting and printing

Seal cutting is closely related to printing.

Seal cutting and printing are important parts of ancient culture in China. Seal cutting is to carve characters or patterns on a seal with a seal cutting knife, and then print the seal on paper or other articles with inkpad. Printing is to use printing tools to print words or patterns on a page on paper or other materials. The invention and development of printing can not be separated from the support and promotion of seal cutting technology. Early printing was made by seal cutting technology and then printed on paper. Therefore, seal cutting and printing are inseparable.

Seal cutting and printing are not only related technically, but also closely related in culture and art. Seal cutting and printing are both important forms of traditional culture and art in China, inheriting the essence and wisdom of ancient China culture. Seal cutting works and printed matter have an important position in the cultural history of China. They are not only cultural heritage, but also works of art. At the same time, the development of seal cutting and printing has had a far-reaching impact on the development of culture and art in China.