Woodblock Prints of Zhuxian Town: Seven Days of Talk

Author: Song Ruixiang
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The woodblock New Year prints of Zhuxian Town originated in the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Song Dynasty, and reached their peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. With a long history and profound origins, they are one of China's four major woodblock New Year print traditions and have long been valued and admired by the international and domestic art communities. Their production combines woodblock and techniques, employing water-based multi-color printing. The variety is rich, with materials processed through a special procedure and high-quality paper used. The colors are vibrant and rich, exuding a solemn and profound charm. The themes and content are mostly derived from historical dramas, romance novels, mythological stories, and folk legends. The New Year prints are imbued with a strong rural atmosphere and a vivid sense of folk culture, possessing unique regional characteristics and a rustic, ancient national style. They are a rare gem in the realm of folk art and craft. This book presents an engaging account of the origins, historical development, dissemination, and significance of Zhuxian Town's New Year prints from a tourism perspective. Tourists who read this book will not only enjoy the experience but also accumulate the essence of national culture, achieving a win-win situation.