Fujian Lacquer Painting

Author: Zhang Huailin
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: Fujian is one of the birthplaces of modern lacquer painting in China, where a large number of lacquer painters with high proficiency have grown. The characteristics of lacquer painting determine that lacquer painters must possess both lacquer art and painting skills. They must focus on both lacquer art and painting—“both hands must be strong.” This undoubtedly puts many lacquer painters in a dilemma. The objective reality often leads to many lacquer painters struggling to balance both, or their lacquer art may not reach perfection, or their painting foundation may be relatively weak. This is an unavoidable issue in the early stages of lacquer painting development. It may be an unresolved contradiction in lacquer painting creation forever. There are lacquer paintings that excel in lacquer art, and there are also those that excel in painting. Today, with the development of lacquer painting, the unity of technology and art should tell us to pursue higher goals.