Traditional arts, seal carving, cultural preservation, modern transitions
Abstract
Seal carving, a form of traditional Chinese art, although has been increasingly gaining exposure in recent years, cannot be viewed nearly as a popular craftsmanship in modern society. This study delves into means that allow the popularization of seal carving and thus introducing this niche art to the public, and the goal of the study is to determine whether embracing transition to cater the current society is feasible and encouraged. By analyzing different approaches taken by seal carving enthusiasts in the past and their significance and influence, the study explores what are the methods that allow promotion of seal carving. This study discovers that integrating modern adaptations to seal carvings is necessary, as it is an effective method in resolving some of the prominents challenges that seal carving now faces, which are the risk of losing inheritance, the difficulty of the art itself, and its marginalized market.This article hopes that this research can provide some value for the modern adaptation of other crafts and traditional culture.
