摘要
篆刻,是依附于书法而又具有相对独立性的一种传统艺术形式。它以文字为表现对象,以刀为笔,以石做纸。与古代金石碑版相似,篆刻可以被看作是袖珍的碑版。在史上印章的名称几经变更:战国、秦汉、魏晋的印章被称为玺印;明清是印章史上公认的两个黄金时期,那时的印章被称为篆刻;唐、宋、元三代则处于玺印已衰、篆刻未兴的低谷。在用印方法上,前后也不相同。隋唐以前封泥,唐宋以来使用印泥。
Seal cutting,though based on Chinese calligraphy,is a comparatively independent traditional art form.It takes Chinese characters as its form of expression,using carving knives instead of the writing brushes,and stone instead of paper.Similar to inscriptions on ancient bronze and stone tablets,it can be viewed as a pocket edition of tablet inscription.
