The characteristics of seals of different dynasties

Seals had different characteristics and evolutions in different dynasties. During the Warring States Period, the ancient seal was a general term for seals. The shapes were square, round, rectangular, and irregular. The ancient seals of the Warring States Period were divided into white seals and red seals. Most of the seals in white were official seals, which were mainly chiseled. Most of them had a frame, and there were also vertical or cross lines added in the middle of the text area. Most of the seals were private seals, with a relatively wide border and a relatively thin seal. The characters used for the seals of the Qin Dynasty were called Qin Zhuan. Most of them were chiseled in white characters. The printed surface often had the character "Tian", and most of them were square. The official seals used by low-level officials were about half the size of ordinary square official seals. They were rectangular and had the character "Ri". They were called "semi-pass seals". The official seals of the Han Dynasty basically followed the Qin system, but the system had been slightly relaxed, and there were also those called "seals" by the princes and empress dowager. The seals of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties inherited the Han style, but they were not as exquisite as those of the Han Dynasty. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the red seal replaced the white seal, and the surface of the seal began to increase. Many official seals began to have the year title engraved on the back. Seals of different dynasties had different shapes, characters, and craftsmanship, reflecting the characteristics of the society and culture at that time.

The Chinese Seal Catalog of Past Dynasties was a book edited by Hua Guangpu and published by China National Photographic Art Press. The book was published in 1998 and had 470 pages. It contained more than 1800 ancient seals from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties to the late Qing Dynasty, maintaining the size of the original. This book was an important innovation in the history of the development of Chinese seals. For the first time, each seal was graded and priced, and the quality, shape, and dynasty of the seal were indicated. It provided information about the origin of seals, the evolution of the system, and the art of seals. It had considerable academic value.

The basic style of the official seal of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was a large seal with red characters, size was generally five to six centimeters square. There was not much difference in the thickness of the strokes between the edges and the seal. The official seals of the Sui and Tang dynasties used small seal characters, but the seal characters were not as strict as those of the Qin and Han dynasties. Some strokes were twisted. The official seals of the Sui and Tang Dynasties had a sparse layout, with round turns and square folds, which had a childish interest. The increase in the printing area was to adapt to the replacement of bamboo slips with paper, as well as the need for Zhu Wen Qian to be printed on paper. The official seals of the Sui and Tang Dynasties were mainly made by casting and welding. The welding seal was also called the "coiling seal". In general, the style of the official seal of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was relatively simple and eye-catching, reflecting the reform and development of the official seal system at that time.

The Song and Yuan Dynasties and the Ming and Qing Dynasties were important periods for the development of Chinese culture. The Song and Yuan Dynasties was the peak of the cultural development of our country. During this period, literature, art, philosophy and other aspects had made great achievements. In terms of literature, the literary works of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, including Tang poetry, Song Ci, Yuan Qu, etc., all had unique styles and characteristics, reflecting the social style and cultural values of the time. In terms of art, painting, sculpture, music, dance, and other art forms of the Song and Yuan Dynasties had reached an extremely high level. These art forms had made important contributions to inheritance and innovation. In philosophy, the Song and Yuan dynasties put forward many profound ideas, such as Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and so on. These ideas had a profound impact on the development of philosophy in later generations. The Ming and Qing Dynasties were the lowest point of our country's cultural development. During this period, literature, art, philosophy and other aspects all fell into stagnation and regress. In terms of literature, the literature works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties were mostly traditional poems and novels, which lacked innovation and progress. In terms of art, painting, sculpture, and other art forms gradually became stylized during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Music, dance, and other art forms also stagnated. In philosophy, the philosophers of the Ming and Qing Dynasties mainly focused on politics, morality and other aspects. These thoughts lacked attention to social reality, which also had a negative impact on the development of philosophy in later generations. The main reasons for the differences in cultural development between the Song and Yuan Dynasties and the Ming and Qing Dynasties were the differences in historical, social and cultural backgrounds. In terms of history, the Song and Yuan Dynasties were the later stage of China's feudal society and the period of the sprouting of capitalist society. The different social backgrounds led to the differences in cultural development. In the aspect of society, the differences in social style and cultural background of different regions and different social classes were also one of the reasons for the differences in cultural development. In terms of cultural background, the differences between Chinese traditional culture and Western culture, political system and religious concepts also affected the direction and characteristics of cultural development.

During the Warring States Period and the Qin and Han Dynasties, official seals were the main seal. According to historical records, after Qin Shihuang unified China, there was a clear difference between the official seal and the official seal of the Warring States Period. The emperor called it the seal alone, and the seals used by other officials were generally called "seal" or "chapter". Since then, the seal had become a symbol of power. There was a strict hierarchy for wearing seals, especially official seals. The size, texture, ribbon, and color of the seal were determined by the size of the official position and the amount of salary. Thus, it could be said that the royal seals of the Warring States Period and the Qin and Han Dynasties were mainly official seals.

In some Naruto fanfictions, intelligence seals are shown as visible markings on the body, like a strange tattoo. In others, they might be more of an internal, spiritual kind of seal that can't be seen but still affects the character's mental functions. For example, one fanfiction could have a character with an intelligence seal that glows when it's being activated or tampered with.

Well, in the Han dynasty, one of the top stories could be the Silk Road opening. It connected the East and the West, allowing for great cultural and trade exchanges. Merchants traveled long distances, spreading ideas, technologies like papermaking. In the Tang dynasty, the story of Empress Wu Zetian is quite remarkable. She was the only female emperor in Chinese history and had a great impact on politics, culture and society during that time. Another top story in the Ming dynasty might be Zheng He's voyages. He led huge fleets to explore the world, which showed China's strong naval power and eagerness for discovery at that time.

The difference between imperial seals and Han seals lay in the font, layout, and rules. You can learn the following information: - Royal Seals referred to ancient seals, including ancient seals and Qin Seals, while Han Seals referred to the seals of the Han Dynasty. - The characters and layout of the ancient seal and Qin seal were more free and did not have fixed rules and restrictions, while the Han seal was more orderly, fair, and solemn. - The characters of the ancient seals and Qin seals were unique and varied, with a messy layout, while the characters of the Han seals were rigorous, thick, straight and square. - The strokes of the ancient seal and the Qin seal were arranged in a compact manner. The red spaces between the lines were wider, while the red spaces between the lines of the Han seal were narrower. - The characters of the ancient seal and Qin seal were larger, while the characters of the Han seal were smaller. In summary, the difference between imperial seals and Han seals was mainly reflected in the font, layout, and rules. Royal Seals were more free and unrestrained, while Han Seals were more orderly and solemn.

There were many literary styles in different dynasties. The following are some common literary styles: Pre-Qin period: poetry, prose, history books 2 Qin and Han Dynasties: Fu, poetry, Yuefu, history books 3 Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties: Metaphysical, Buddhist literature, five-character poems, seven-character poems, parallel prose, prose 4 Tang Dynasty: Poetry, Prose, Legend, Fictions Song Dynasty: Ci, prose, biography, novel, notes 6 Yuan Dynasty: drama, Ming and Qing novels, poetry, prose Modern literature: novels, essays, poems, plays, movies, music, etc. It is important to note that literary styles vary from era to era and from place to place, so the list here is only a few common literary styles and does not represent all literary forms.

The seals of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period had the following characteristics: various styles, the arrangement of the seals was scattered and bright, there were rules to follow in the strangeness, the format was rich and colorful, and the casting and chiseling techniques were exquisite. The makers of ancient seals were influenced by the thoughts of a hundred schools of thought. They had a lot of freedom and innovation, and the variety of styles was far from what later generations could compare with. Most of the ancient seals were in their original state, without any rules or regulations. The characters were rarely decorated, and innocence was naturally the distinctive feature of the ancient seal. The usage of the ancient seals of the Warring States Period was extensive and varied. The ancient seals of the Warring States Period were divided into official seals, private seals, auspicious seals and Xiao seals. The official seal was the token of the imperial court and the evidence for officials to exercise their authority. Private Seals were mainly used for name seals and personal seals. The appearance of the auspicious seal reflected the beautiful appeal and pursuit of the ancients. Most of the seals were engraved with various totem patterns such as birds, beasts, dragons, and phoenixes. It was speculated that they were used to seal them. In general, the seals of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period presented a variety of styles and forms, reflecting the pluralistic society and the free development of aesthetic concepts at that time.