The Past in the Present: Script and Archaism in Modern Chinese Art
(from 6th Oct 2010 until 27th Feb 2011)Explore the influence of early Chinese writing and artefacts on the art of the twentieth century and beyond.
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Envelope originally containing selected Chinese papercuts
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Description
The traditional folk medium of papercut decorations was used in the late 20th century for designs with politically connected subjects, such as heavy industry and women workers, as well as for decorative pieces. All however use border and subsidiary motifs in use since the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
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Details
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- Date
- 1970s
- Material and technique
- Dimensions
- 14.6 x 18 cm (height x width)
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Presented by John Gittings, 2008.
- Accession no.
- EA2008.47.k
Location
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- currently in research collection
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