Decorative Borders in Chinese Folk Prints. Insight into the Náprstek Museum Collections

Authors

OLIVOVÁ Lucie

Year of publication 2017
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Annals of the Náprstek Museum
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Arts

Citation
Field Art, architecture, cultural heritage
Keywords China; 19th century; folk art; woodblock prints; graphic design
Description The article examines the printed borders which adorn a moderate number of Yangliuqing prints from the collections of the Náprstek Museum. They are made up of auspicious elements common in the symbolism of Chinese folk art. Their design differs and falls at least into two groups. The reason behind placing the border on a picture is yet unclear.

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