| Fangzheng paper-cutting has its origins in Fangzheng County,a culturally rich and geographically expansive province in China known for nurturing this craft for hundreds of years.It is revered as the birthplace of Chinese cultural art and is a significant component of China’s intangible cultural heritage.In particular,Fangzheng papercutting is a local specialty of Heilongjiang Province.Folk art represents the pinnacle of human civilization,and it is imbued with the starting point of human spirit.Fangzheng paper-cutting embodies this spirit with its logical thinking patterns and imprint of folk art,which remains vibrant today.As a unique form of art,it exists among the general public and showcases Northeastern folk customs from various perspectives,making it even closer to the masses compared to other art forms.China has a diverse array of folk art forms,and paper-cutting is among the most iconic.Fangzheng paper-cutting,in particular,fully embodies the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation over the last five thousand years.With its concise patterns,rich content,delicate craftsmanship,distinctive characteristics,and strong Northeastern flavor,Fangzheng paper-cutting is an essential part of paper-cutting culture.Its paper-cutting patterns have strong expressive power,natural and generous pictures,and obvious artistic features.Fangzheng paper cutting is a product of the interweaving and integration of ethnic cultures,combining local ethnic paper cutting with the paper cutting of the Han people from central China.Decorative paper cutting,which is the most representative form of Fangzheng paper cutting,is often used for appreciation and to enhance the beauty of other things,such as window paper cutting,landscape paper cutting,and flower paper cutting.Fangzheng paper-cutting is an iconic representation of local culture in Heilongjiang Province.As one of China’s intangible cultural heritages,it boasts exceptional techniques and paper-cutting craftsmanship and is considered a treasure of civilization that originated from the Northeast region.Traditional folk techniques are representative of human civilization and require active protection and promotion.In the face of the current predicament of paper-cutting culture,it is urgent to empower Fangzheng paper-cutting culture through modern creative products.To this end,the article introduces the relevant concepts and development status of Fangzheng papercutting and its distinctive characteristics.The concept of creative products is then analyzed based on the aforementioned theory.The second chapter analyzes the challenges that Fangzheng paper-cutting faces in the current creative industry.The fourth chapter presents strategic measures for related Fangzheng paper-cutting creative products.Finally,based on the aforementioned theory,design samples of Fangzheng paper-cutting cultural creative products are proposed in the last chapter.As a product of ethnic art in the current era,Fangzheng paper-cutting’s unique expression method explains the historical and cultural characteristics of five thousand years of Chinese civilization.Its distinct craftsmanship and craft requirements engrave exquisite patterns on paper,producing magnificent and gorgeous images that express the pursuit of a better life while embodying the essence of traditional culture.We hope for a better life in all seasons and for national prosperity and people’s well-being.As inheritors and promoters of traditional culture,we must innovate and reform traditional culture in a modern way,further establishing a monument of our nation and promoting the beautiful construction of traditional Chinese culture. |