Woodblock painting exists in many parts of the world. This time, guests from Japan, South Korea, Vietnam also brought their countries’ woodblock paintings to the exhibition. So what are the features of the woodblock paintings in other countries? And what are they doing to promote woodblock paintings? Take a listen!
Ryo Miyama is the chief of affairs of Japan-China Art Research Association. This time, she brought a series of Japanese woodblock paintings called Yamatoe, a classic Japanese painting style which is believed to be inspired by Chinese paintings in Tang Dynasty.
Ryo Miyama, Chief of Affairs, Japan-China Art Research Association
As another neighboring country, ROK also develops its own style of woodblock paintings under the influence of China. Han Seon Hak, the curator of the Woodblock Painting Museum brought dozens of paintings from both China and South Korea out of his 6,000 collections.
Han Seon Hak, Curator of the Woodblock Painting Museum
The Muban Educational Trust is a small, non-profit making body based in Putney, London. It is dedicated to the preservation, conservation and development of the extensive collection of Chinese woodcut prints. President of Muban Educational Trust Christer von der Burg has the largest collection of Suzhou woodblock paintings in private hands.
Christer von der Burg, President of Muban Educational Trust
