Ding Song Comic Collection (Republic of China Comics Series) (Book Series: Treasures of History)

Author: National Library of China Compilation
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Comic is one of the most vibrant forms in the history of Chinese painting. During the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, comics had already developed into an independent art form, rapidly flourishing in various styles such as high-speed painting, allegorical art, topical art, humorous art, satirical art, or whimsical illustrations, reflecting different historical backgrounds and social realities of each era. Mr. Ding Song, styled Muqin, was a native of Fengjing, Shanghai, and a renowned painter during the 1920s and 1930s in the Republic of China. He was a central figure and organizer in both the Shanghai comic art circle and the calendar poster art world, contributing significantly to the early development of comics in China. This comic collection primarily gathers nearly 500 comic strips published by Mr. Ding Song in newspapers during the 1920s and 1930s. Technically, his works mainly employ traditional Chinese line-drawing techniques, while thematically, they often reflect the social realities and glimpses of daily life at the time through satirical and humorous means. It is a widely acclaimed book with profound meanings and high reference value for painting.