China Folk Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage Popularization Series - New Year's Auspicious Paintings - Chinese Woodblock New Year Prints

Author: Feng Min
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book records the development history of woodblock New Year prints over the past half-century and looks ahead to the future of woodblock New Year prints through several aspects, including the assessment of woodblock New Year prints, the endangered report on woodblock New Year prints, and the development plan and ideas for woodblock New Year prints. Today, New Year prints have gradually evolved from the early natural and divine worship to festive customs that drive away evil, bring good fortune, pray for blessings, ward off disasters, and celebrate joy and happiness, as well as decorating and beautifying the environment. These activities express the people's thoughts, emotions, and aspirations for a better life.