In ancient times,many traditional musical instruments were painted with lacquer,which had a distinct Eastern aesthetic.Chinese lacquer not only has functions such as corrosion resistance,acid and alkali resistance,moisture resistance,and high temperature resistance,but also makes the surface of musical instruments hard after painting,protecting them from unnecessary damage during movement and use,and enhancing their disabilities.Plain lacquered musical instruments do not have decorative patterns,but highlight the skill of painting with the beauty of the color and texture of the paint.Red and black are the two main colors in lacquer techniques among which polishing and glossing are the two processes that affect the gloss of the surface paint of musical instruments.And the main influencing factor is the post-treatment after acquering.The black lacquer instruments is called"Wuqi or Xuanqi"which refer to black lacquer,and it is best to have a pure black color with a luster like jade."Zhu Xi",the red lacquer musical instruments shine brightly like coral,and simple and elegant after polishing.Other lacquer musical instruments may use techniques such as applying layer in yellow green,purple,and brown.
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古代乐器/素髹技艺/黑髹类乐器/朱髹类乐器/彩髹类乐器
Key words
Ancient musical instruments/Lacquer technique/Lacquer musical instruments with black color/Lacquer musical instrument with red colort/Lacquer musical instrument with different colors