The Contribution Of Deng Sanmu In Stamp Handicraft

Seal cutting is one of the ancient Chinese traditional culture. The beauty of Seal cutting art is composed of three elements, calligraphy、the seal structure、sword handicraft. As the saying goes "the square inch in this great world". The seal structure is the seal of the soul and is the key to the success or failure. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties printing theory, Seal cutting experts have mentioned the importance and described Noah let, echo, contrast in the seal structure.in twentieth Century, Seal cutting schools development in a new era, there have been many artists, which make an important contribution to theoretical research of seal cutting art is Deng Sanmu, he Belongs to the "sea printing school". The seal cutting style of Deng Sanmu do not stick to one pattern, is largely due to his art arrangements have great originality. Deng Sanmu pays attention to the seal structure and be good at summing up traces of art rules. On the basis of the fine craftsmanship of their forerunners, he made constant innovations and formed new the seal structure’s theory. He finished the book——"Seal Cutting Study", a complete Seal cutting theoretical writings. It contributes to our understanding of the law in art development and helps us bring to light of portal diameter. In this paper, I will research the carving style of Deng Sanmu and its composition theory, try to analyze Deng Sanmu’s innovation in the seal structure and influence on later generations.