Study On Jishiren Collection Of Impressions Of Seals

Firstly,the background of the making of the Impressions of Seals and the intentions of the compilers is analyzed.First of all,the background of the first Jishiren Collection of Impressions of Seals must be based on the appreciation and respect for master seal engravers in the circle of seals and the eagerness of the masters to publicize their works.As for the intentions of the compilers,seal engraving carries their sentiments and their sense of calling in passing on the master works.Secondly,the paper examines the identities of the seal engravers recorded in the Jishiren Collection of Impressions of Seals and explores the main groups that have promoted the development of seal engraving and the inheritance between master seal engravers through seal engravers it has recorded.Thirdly,the knowledge of seal engravers in the Ming and Qing dynasties about the ancient seals of the pre-Qin dynasty is studied through the seals recorded in the Jishiren Collection of Impressions of Seals,which finds out that the knowledge was still at a relatively preliminary stage.It also investigates the evolution in the style of Intaglio carving and Relief carving and finds out that Ding Jing was also a seal engraver influenced by this trend.Fourthly,the special characteristics of Jishiren Collection of Impressions of Seals are positioned to point out that it has played an important role in the establishment of the “Jinze Systema” system and the preservation of the cultural customs of that era.In addition to its important contribution to the overall development of seal engraving,Jishiren Collection of Impressions of Seals’ limitations are also expounded in order to analyze its advantages and disadvantages in a comprehensive manner.