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Dinh Luc
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Dinh
Luc's Wood block Prints
Vietnamese Folk Art and Peasant Art is thought to have originated in
the Ho Village, north of Hanoi, Vietnam. Originated as part
of the celebration of the Lunar New Year Festiva, the villagers
drew, engraved on wood and printed colorful pictures onto homemade
paper to display, sell and give to others. Scenes represented
good luck, dreams come true or told simple tales. The art was
popular among village residents and brightened the walls of their homes.
This simple art from the Ho village is a model that was later used by
other Vietnamese artists. Guided by old masters and encouraged by
the government, these hand-printed pictures are again a popular
form. The peasant prints are one of the only sources of popular
pictorial art in Vietnam. Some classic pictures show image of
prosperity, others reflect all aspects of the people's daily life and
optimism. The prints make use of simple primary colors that are
bright and lively. Although rarely seen in the West, recently
there is increased interest by collectors in these unique and charming
works.
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