Types of Seal Engraving

Types of seal carvings include seals, badges, inscriptions, stone carvings, Qin and Han scripts and many other types. Relevant contents are as follows:

1. Seal

The seal is the most common form of seal carving, also known as "seal", "square seal", is used for The seal is the most common form of seal carving, also known as the "seal", "square seal", is used to identify the authenticity of documents and official letters of the graphic seal. Seal according to the production of material is divided into metal seal and hard seal two categories; according to the seal form, can be divided into round seal, square seal, oval chapter, angular chapter, the old soft seal and other different forms.

2. Badge

Badge is a kind of small and exquisite decorations, which is widely used in seal carving. Usually made of materials such as enamel, badges are engraved with specific designs, words or symbols, and are often used to identify an organization or group.

3. Inscriptions

Inscriptions are words carved on monuments, plaques, stone pillars and other places with cultural connotations and historical values. The seal characters of inscriptions are usually imposing and have smooth lines, and thus are of great artistic beauty. In traditional Chinese culture, inscriptions are also often regarded as an important vehicle for worshipping ancestors and memorializing historical events.

4. Stone Carving

Stone carving is a form of cultural art that combines seal-carving techniques with engraving techniques. Stone carvings are usually made of hard materials such as rock, limestone, marble, etc., and are carved by chiseling. Stone carvings contain many important cultural, artistic and historical elements and are one of the treasures of traditional Chinese art.

5. Qin-Han Clerical Script

Qin-Han Clerical Script is one of the most important branches of seal carving, which reached its extreme peak during the Qin-Han period. Qin and Han Official Script calligraphy is characterized by strong lines, strict and rigid structure, showing a new face of Chinese calligraphy art. Because of its exquisite script and unique artistic style, it has become an excellent prototype for the production of seals, badges and other seal engravings.

6. Summary

Seal carving has many kinds, including common seals and badges, inscriptions and stone carvings with cultural connotations, as well as the Official Script originating from the Qin-Han period. These different forms and techniques of seal carving not only present an important part of ancient Chinese culture and art, but also have a positive impact on the development of Chinese calligraphy and fine arts.