Folk New Year prints

Author: Lan Xianlin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Complete visual experience, Authentic folk culture, Local folk art. Nianhua is a popular art form in Chinese folk culture, an independent genre of traditional Chinese painting, primarily used for posting during festivals and New Year celebrations, hence the name "Nianhua." The term "Nianhua" specifically refers to paintings posted inside and outside homes during festivals, created by local workshops through carving and drawing; broadly, it refers to all artworks created by folk artists and produced by local workshops. Chinese folk Nianhua not only boasts a rich variety of content and forms but also carries profound cultural and historical significance. This book is divided into five major parts: Guardian Deities for Home Protection, Folk Gods, Dolls and Beauties, Festivals and Customs, and Stories and Dramas. Brief explanations are provided for the main illustrations, and a special essay is included at the beginning of the book, discussing the origins, regional characteristics, and types of folk Nianhua, aiming to give readers a fundamental understanding of its essence. Most of the works in this book are created by master folk Nianhua artists from all over China. The images are exquisite, making the book highly valuable for appreciation and collection.