Do you know the Tantou New Year Picture (滩头年画)? It's a famous traditional art form in Shaoyang. It is used for the Spring Festival.
The Tantou New Year Picture appeared in the Tang Dynasty first. And it has a long history—more than 1,300 years. Since the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Tantou New Year Picture has got its special features— bright colors, old and exaggerated images(夸张的图像), common materials and special skills. There are more than 20 steps to make the Tantou New Year Picture. All these steps, from making paper by hand to producing the New Year Picture, are finished in one place. This is not usual in our country.
In 1994, the Tantou New Year Picture won the silver medal at the folk arts fair. However, fewer people know the skills well now and most young people are not interested in it. The Tantou New Year Picture is in danger of disappearing in the world. Luckily, the government has taken action to protect and save it.
Tantou New Year Picture |
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History |
It appeared in the Tang Dynasty and has a long history of more than 13. |
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Bright colors Old and exaggerated images Common materials Special skills |
Producing steps |
There are20 steps to make the Tantou New Year Picture. In our country, it is unusual that all these steps are finished in one place. |
Prize |
In 1994, it won themedal at the folk arts fair. |
Situation |
Fewer people know the skills well now and most young people have noin the Tantou New Year Picture. Luckily, the government has taken action |