Paper-cut 12 Zodiac theme slogan daquan

Paper-cut Zodiac Patterns This article is taken from the blog of Chen Li Art Workshop.

Chen Li, a painter of Naiman Printmaking Academy, is good at paper cutting, calligraphy, seal cutting, printmaking and Chinese painting. He was born in 1964. He belongs to the dragon and is from Hongshan, Chifeng. Therefore, he was nicknamed Hongshan, the Lord of Hongshan, the Lord of Hongshan Hall, the descendant of Hongshan Yulong and Dragon. Now living in Hainan Province.

Rats (you are the only one)

Recruiting rats at home proves that this family is rich, "hamsters have surplus food", and rats are a symbol of good luck and wealth. Rats have strong reproductive ability and are regarded as a symbol of having many children and grandchildren. Lucky patterns such as "mouse and melon seeds", "mouse and gourd", "mouse and grape" and "mouse and pomegranate" are all common themes in paper-cutting. People combine mice with these plants and strengthen their desire to reproduce.

Ugly cow (Niu Gankun)

Niu Geng's position in the agricultural family is indispensable. China people have a deep affection for cows, and think that cows have excellent qualities, such as simplicity, diligence, assiduousness, regardless of returns, etc. Mr. Lu Xun implied the spirit of selfless dedication by "bowing down as a willing ox". Later, it was gradually personified and provided to Niu Wang.

Yinhu (tiger whistling and wind blowing)?

Tiger is the king of beasts, and China culture has always been called Dragon and Tiger. The Book of Changes compares Dragon and Tiger to Gankun, heaven and earth, men and women, dragonflies are in the sky, and tigers are walking on the ground. Dragon and tiger are mostly used by emperors, and the dragon and tiger astrology is regarded as the guardian star god.

Maotu (twisting Gankun)

The ancients thought there were rabbits in the moon. Some people say that the shadow on the moon is like a rabbit, and the rabbit is the essence of the moon. The rabbit once represented the moon alone. The proverb: "A rabbit with a snake dish must be rich" is a marriage custom related to the zodiac. People think that snakes and rabbits will be happy together. The "snake rabbit" pattern is also very common in paper-cutting. ?

Chen Long (World Dragon)

"Dragon" is the totem of China, with snake as the main body, horse's head and tail, deer's horn, eagle's claw and fish's scales and whiskers mixed together. "Since the Han Dynasty, the dragon has become a symbol of imperial power. Dragons are the gods of clouds and rain. It controls the rain and prays for good weather. The dragon symbolizes getting ahead and being outstanding. Parents want their children to succeed ... The auspicious pattern of dragon and phoenix symbolizes the combination of husband and wife after the Tang Dynasty, and it can also symbolize the harmony between spiritual and material poles in the world. Dragon and phoenix patterns are the most common festive patterns in paper-cutting.

The fourth snake?

Snakes appeared in the galleries of ancient myths in China, and both Nu Wa and Fuxi were snakeheads. The description of "the husband is immortal and the woman marries the snake" in Lv Dianfu is also recorded in the ancient books "Century of the Emperor", "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" and "Historical Records". Fill the three emperors and five emperors. " The stone reliefs of the early tombs of the Eastern Han Dynasty in the military tent camp in Nanyang, Henan Province are vague and arrogant, while Nu Wa abides by the rules, wears clothes, and stands opposite. The portraits of Fuxi Nuwa unearthed in the tombs of the Tang Dynasty show the characteristics of handsome men and beautiful women, but they are still snake bodies connected below the waist.

Afternoon horse (immediate success)?

As the head of six animals, horse is not only an important means of transportation, but also a powerful military equipment. During the Warring States period, people used the number of horse-drawn chariots to describe national strength. Maxima is very rare. It is said that "there are often swift horses, but Bole is not", and people often use swift horses as a metaphor for talents.

Weiyang (Sanyang Kaitai)?

Sheep were named as "virtuous animals" by the ancients, and their excellent qualities were summarized as four points: kindness, benevolence, righteousness and courtesy. Ceremony refers to the gratitude of the sheep, and the lamb kneels on its front legs when nursing, symbolizing. The original meaning of "Three Yang Kaitai" is "Three Yang Kaitai". It symbolizes good luck.

Shen Hou (smiling and sealing Hou)

Monkeys represent flexibility and intelligence, which also means to let Hou (monkey) be an official; The Monkey King the Monkey King is a chitose, wearing a jade pendant with a monkey, which means chitose will take care of him and make people live a long and healthy life. ?

You are timid (everything is fine)

Chicken is an ordinary but great animal. It sings on time every day and is diligent and trustworthy. The rooster is brave and aggressive, and one of them dares to challenge the centipede, which is endowed with the reputation of being a believer and brave, and it is also the messenger of light and the mascot of the monarch.

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Dogs (meticulous)?

Dogs represent loyalty in the zodiac, which is different, because China people always insist on the harmony between the outer ring and the inner ring. Dogs represent easygoing. Dogs are friends of human suffering and * * *. They are considered as animals with universal human nature. They are particularly loyal to human beings, so they mean loyalty. There are many stories, such as "the shepherd dog seeks the Lord for three thousand miles" and "the savior of the righteous dog". "Doing one's best" also means being loyal to something. People in China think dogs are auspicious animals. If someone's home suddenly comes, the host will be happy to take them in, because it indicates the arrival of wealth.

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Haizhu (I wish you peace)

Pigs are the "cornucopia" of farmers and people. They are all treasures. In the past, because the pronunciation of "pig" and "pig" and the pronunciation of "hoof" and "topic" were very harmonious, the pig became the mascot of young students to be. Whenever someone rushes to the exam, relatives and friends will send braised pig's trotters, wishing those who rush to the exam "calligraphy wins the championship." People also give each other hams in the New Year, and think that the "fat pig arch" is auspicious, and the fat pig has become a messenger to convey blessings. ?

Paper-cutting, also called paper engraving, is an art of hollowing out paper. Its characteristic is that thousands of knives are connected and ten thousand knives are continuous, which can be divided into female scissors, male scissors and combined scissors. The color is mainly red, including monochrome, color matching and dyeing. It is one of the oldest arts of Han nationality in China. It gives people a sense of emptiness and artistic enjoyment visually. The carrier of paper-cutting can be paper, gold and silver foil, bark, leaves, cloth, leather and so on. Paper-cutting is an art form with a long history and widespread in rural areas of China. Paper-cutting refers to cutting paper into various patterns with scissors or carving knives, such as window grilles, doormats, wall hangings, ceilings and snuff. The emergence and spread of this folk art is closely related to the festival customs in rural areas of China. On holidays or weddings, the word "Xi" is often pasted. People paste beautiful and bright paper-cuts on snow-white walls or bright glass windows, doors and lanterns. The festival was rendered very festive. Paper-cutting art is a traditional craft of Han nationality. It has a long history and is enduring. It is a treasure in China's art and has become a treasure in the world's art treasures. That simple, vivid and interesting artistic modeling has a unique artistic charm. Its characteristics are mainly manifested in the concept of two-dimensional space, the feeling of knife and paper, lines and decoration, freehand brushwork and implication and many other aspects.

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The above is related to the paper-cut zodiac patterns, and it is about the sharing of Chinese paper-cuts. After reading the paper-cutting steps of the zodiac, I hope this will help everyone!