Chinese paper-cutting art is divided into which categories

Chinese paper-cutting art is divided into two categories: folk paper-cutting and court paper-cutting, and there are branches and variations within these two categories. The classification of Chinese paper-cutting art will be described in detail below.

1. Folk paper-cutting: Folk paper-cutting refers to the art of paper-cutting which is widely spread in rural and urban areas of China, and has a very high artistic level and practical value. It can be categorized according to different regions, different nationalities and different subjects, mainly including birds and flowers, figures, animals, myths and legends, festivals and celebrations and other types.

2. Palace paper-cutting: Palace paper-cutting is the art of paper-cutting used by the royal family and aristocracy in ancient China, which is famous for its complicated techniques and exquisite patterns. Palace paper-cutting mainly includes court figures, decorations, plants and animals, landscapes and other series, of which the court figures paper-cutting is the most famous.

3. Other paper-cutting art: In addition to folk paper-cutting and court paper-cutting, there are also some emerging paper-cutting art, such as film and television paper-cutting, wedding paper-cutting, commercial paper-cutting and so on. These paper-cutting art not only reflects the element of innovation, but also brings new impetus to the development of paper-cutting art.

4. Different regional characteristics of paper-cutting: In addition to classification according to the subject matter, Chinese paper-cutting art can also be classified according to different regional characteristics. For example, Hebei's paper-cutting is mostly based on characters, birds and flowers, folklore and myths and legends, with bright colors and smooth lines; Shandong's paper-cutting is famous for its simple patterns and bold lines; paper-cutting around Jiangsu and Zhejiang is rich in cultural flavor, with strong decorative and practical patterns.

5. Different ethnic styles of paper-cutting: China's various ethnic groups have their own unique art of paper-cutting, they have obvious national characteristics in the subject matter and patterns. For example, the paper-cutting of the Zhuang ethnic group is mostly based on the theme of characters, animals, flowers, etc., and in the process of paper-cutting, they do not use pencils but carve copper plates internally; the paper-cutting of the Mongolian ethnic group is based on the theme of horses, eagles, sheep, etc., and the lines are fluent, which reveals the rich grassland flavor.

6. Modern paper-cutting art: with the development of the times and changes in the art of paper-cutting, a group of emerging paper-cutting artists have begun to integrate traditional paper-cutting techniques into their modern own creations, so as to make the art of paper-cutting more contemporary and modern flavor. These paper-cutting works not only have breakthroughs and innovations in subject matter, presentation methods and innovativeness, but also make more people understand and enjoy the art of paper-cutting through modernized publicity methods.

In short, Chinese paper-cutting art is a traditional handicraft with a long history, rich connotation and artistic value. Folk paper-cutting and court paper-cutting are the two traditional categories of Chinese paper-cutting art, which are not only widely circulated in China, but also highly praised and valued by the international community. With the change of the times and the transformation of people's aesthetic concepts, the art of Chinese paper-cutting is undergoing new development and change, becoming a diversified cultural form that integrates tradition and modernity, folk and fashion.