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Shanghai proves a melting pot for art of seal carving
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MODERN seal carving has inherited the style of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties but also reflects the changes brought about by different social conditions.
Schools of regional styles disintegrated while seal carving artists groups gathered in urban areas after the Opium War in 1840, and the transformation of artistic styles and methods are a feature of the art at that time.
In less than 50 years, Shanghai’s industry, economy and living standards have grown rapidly along with huge population growth.
More and more seal carving artists have been attracted to Shanghai by its economic and cultural advantages.
City residents are usually more tolerant of different styles and artists found the freedom to pursue their own unique styles.
From the 1870s to the 1940s, about 200 seal cutting artists left their mark on Shanghai.
Famous artists from across the country gathered in a developing Shanghai and interaction with local artists led to the formation of a more innovative and active group.
Different artists and art styles could get along in the city, and new ideas and styles kept springing up in friendly rivalry.
In the 1900s, Shanghai established an advanced promotion and educational system for seal carving.
Artist societies, exhibitions and publications were launched and this had a great influence on society resulting in seal carving winning a place in the art market along with painting and calligraphy.
Shanghai’s seal carving artists represent all aspects of the art at a time when the city provided an excellent environment for migrant artists.
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