From blessing deities to folk scenes, Yangjiabu woodblock prints capture a wide range of themes, reflecting people's heartfelt emotions and hopes for a better life. The "Zao Wang" print, a key figure ...
Woodblock printing was invented in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). As this art form developed and became more and more popular among Chinese people, its content and functions also increased.
A visitor views New Year prints at Splendid Beginnings on Woodblocks at the Capital Museum in Beijing. [Photo by Jiang ...
Yangjiabu woodblock prints capture a wide range of themes, reflecting people's heartfelt emotions and hopes for a better life. The "Zao Wang" print, a key figure in Chinese New Year celebrations ...