The traditional Chinese folk art of New Year painting,known as Nianhua in Chinese,dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty(960-1127),when it was customary to create colorful artworks depicting gods and use these to dec...The traditional Chinese folk art of New Year painting,known as Nianhua in Chinese,dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty(960-1127),when it was customary to create colorful artworks depicting gods and use these to decorate doors during the Chinese Lunisolar New Year-to ward off evil spirits.The primary technique used in New Year painting,both historically and in contemporary times,is woodblock printing.展开更多
文摘The traditional Chinese folk art of New Year painting,known as Nianhua in Chinese,dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty(960-1127),when it was customary to create colorful artworks depicting gods and use these to decorate doors during the Chinese Lunisolar New Year-to ward off evil spirits.The primary technique used in New Year painting,both historically and in contemporary times,is woodblock printing.
