The Archaeological Excavation of the Cultural Connotation and Artistic Modeling of Shadow Puppetry in the Han Dynasty and the Enlightenment to the Development of Cultural and Creative Products in Henan

Abstract

In order to explore the cultural connotation, artistic value and intangible cultural heritage role of shadow puppetry, this paper takes shadow puppetry in the Han Dynasty as the research object and uses modern testing tools to conduct research. First of all, the structure, shape, and material of shadow puppetry were observed with an electron microscope, and relevant literature was collected to classify shadow puppetry and find out the origin of its development. In addition, the mechanical balance software and infrared scanning equipment are used to test the overall structure and shape of the shadow puppet, and explore its archaeological value. The results show that the shadow puppets of the Han Dynasty were mainly made of pig skin, and the dyeing materials were iron sulfate, zinc oxide, iron oxide, and alum. The center of gravity of shadow puppetry is 1/3 and 2/3, which is convenient for the performance of opera, and the movements of shadow puppet play are mainly swaying up and down and moving forward left and right, but the modeling characteristics are obvious, which can enhance the vividness of the opera. Therefore, the shadow puppetry of the Han Dynasty can promote the development of Henan's cultural heritage products and enrich its cultural connotation.