Woodcut New Year pictures originated from which of the four towns in Tai Po?

Woodblock New Year pictures originated in Zhuxian Town, Sidapu Town.

1, historical inheritance

As one of the four ancient towns in China, Zhuxian Town has a long history and cultural tradition. Woodblock New Year pictures, as a unique local folk art, originated in the Tang Dynasty and prevailed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Historically, the woodcut New Year pictures in Zhuxian Town have won a wide reputation and influence for their exquisite skills and rich cultural connotations. It provides an important cultural soil for the emergence and development of woodblock New Year pictures.

2, process characteristics

The technological characteristics of Zhuxian Town woodblock New Year pictures are also one of the important reasons. In terms of production technology, Zhuxian Town woodcut New Year pictures adopt traditional woodcut carving technology, and print patterns and colors on paper, showing a unique artistic effect. Compared with the New Year pictures in other areas, the woodblock New Year pictures in Zhuxian Town have bright colors, exquisite patterns and smooth lines, which have high artistic value.

3. Cultural significance

As an important part of China traditional culture, Zhuxian Town Woodblock New Year Pictures have rich cultural connotations. The theme of New Year pictures is auspicious patterns, folk stories and historical figures, which symbolizes good wishes of auspiciousness, happiness and well-being. In traditional culture, New Year pictures are regarded as objects that can ward off evil spirits and pray for happiness, and are used in folk customs and festivals.

Painting skills of woodblock New Year pictures

1, draft line design

Line drawing is the basis of new year pictures with wooden boards, and the quality of design directly determines the basic image and style of new year pictures. Before painting, the painter needs to consider the picture thoroughly, including the overall composition, character modeling and color matching. In order to make New Year pictures more folk and artistic, painters should learn from traditional patterns and patterns and combine modern aesthetic concepts for innovative design.

2. Color application

The use of color in woodcut New Year pictures is also an important part of painting skills. In color matching, painters should follow the color concept of traditional New Year pictures and pay attention to the symbolic meaning and emotional expression of colors. In order to make New Year pictures more visual impact and artistic, painters should also pay attention to the contrast and harmony of colors, as well as the layering and three-dimensional sense of colors.

3. Carving process

Sculpture is an important link in the production of woodcut New Year pictures, and it is also a link to test the artist's skill level. When carving, the painter should choose a wood board with good texture and carefully carve it according to the designed line draft. In the process of carving, painters should pay attention to the use of knives and the smoothness of lines to show the vividness and exquisiteness of New Year pictures.