Date: December 14th, 2024 to May 31st, 2025

Guangdong Museum of Art (BAIETAN)

 

In the early 1930s, when the Chinese nation was in the middle of internal and external crises, the new woodcut movement began to emerge under the strong advocacy of Mr. Lu Xun, and with progressive young artists as its main force. With the continuous emergence of new painters and the establishment of printmaking groups, the new-styled woodcut movement swept across the country. Called by the mission of salvation and resistance to invasion, artists bravely threw themselves into the torrent of war, recording the glorious history with woodblocks and carving knives. Under the influence of the new-styled woodcut movement, woodcut art developed in full swing in Guangdong, becoming a distinctive popular art. Furthermore, a number of trailblazers and pioneers of the new art emerged. With a strong sense of national responsibility and an excellent vision of fine art, they added a colorful touch to the revolutionary art of Guangdong.

 

The Cattle Joining the Construction Team

Hu Yichuan

Woodcut color prints

11.8×19cm 

1942

 

Gu Yuan

Woodcut print

13.5×19.5cm 

1943

 

Li Qun

Woodcut color prints

17.5×23.5cm 

1944

 

Yang Newei

Woodcut print

8×18.6cm 

1944

 

Series：Tide of Anger--Eruption

Li Hua

Woodcut print

20×27.5cm 

1946

 

Yan Han

Woodcut print

13×14.5cm  

1948

 

Beat the Feudalism

Shi Lu

Woodcut print

31.5×22cm  

1949