Chinese Seal (Works by Sun Jiatan)

Author: Sun Jiatan
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Seal carving, also known as seal cutting. Seal script refers to the ancient script, while cutting implies engraving. It has a long history and is a unique art form in China. Ancient Chinese seals carried ancient scripts, symbolizing integrity and passed down the civilization of the Chinese nation. Since the Song and Yuan dynasties, scholars and literati often carved their own seals from stone, expressing their emotions and sentiments. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, seal carving flourished, giving rise to numerous artistic schools and becoming a spectacular sight. "Adorning characters as beauty is unique to the Chinese." Seal carving integrates metalwork, calligraphy, carving, and poetry into one, creating a vast world within a small space. The five thousand years of splendid and brilliant cultural history of the Chinese nation, known as "valuing stone and passing on culture," is embodied in seal carving. Seal carving is the art of carving dragons. This collection includes the author's recent seal carvings from the past year. The seal stones are primarily Shoushan stone, supplemented by fine pieces of Qingtian, Changhua, and Balin stone. The inscriptions on the seals are seal script carvings, with content such as aphorisms and famous quotes, aiming to refine the spirit and embrace simplicity. This collection includes works such as "High Mountains and Flowing Waters," "No Obstructions," "Ascending the Clouds," "Faint Fragrance Floating," and "Guts as Red Blood." These attempts to combine thin art legends or seal stone characteristics carved on the (top of the seal) and body surface with the inscriptions aim to enrich their cultural content and make them more engaging. Seal carving is not just about carving a good seal; it includes the seal stone, the, the carving, the printed impressions, the rubbings, the inscriptions, the edge inscriptions, and the emotional expression, as well as the perfect combination of various techniques. This collection includes the author's seal carvings, calligraphy, ancient seal collections, and selected research essays, discussing some insights and experiences from the learning process. It is a personal perspective, intended for exchange and improvement, striving for richness and diversity in both form and content.