Western Shaanxi Fengxiang Folk Culture

Author: Zhang Shouping (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The Western Development Campaign has revitalized Fengxiang's folk arts, infusing them with youthful vitality. Fengxiang's paper-cut artists have repeatedly represented China's folk art community on the international stage, showcasing their talents to the world. Woodblock New Year prints are highly favored by experts and enthusiasts both domestically and internationally. The live performances of painted clay sculptures have earned enthusiastic praise from former U.S. President Bill Clinton. "Clay Horses" and "Clay Sheep" were even chosen as the main characters for the United Nations Postal Administration's Year of the Horse and Year of the Sheep stamps, attracting extensive media coverage and global attention to Fengxiang's folk arts. Against this backdrop, the author, after years of persistent research and dedication, systematically collected and organized materials on Fengxiang's folk arts, compiling them into this book. The aim is to allow more people to experience the unique charm of Fengxiang's folk art and culture while appreciating the region's northernwestern ambiance, thereby promoting the richness and diversity of national culture and ensuring its continued flourishing.