Hand-painted Works of China Traditional New Year Pictures

In terms of categories, New Year pictures can be roughly divided into six categories:

(1) keeper

The New Year pictures posted on the door are called door pictures, which are the earliest forms of New Year pictures. "Door God" is the earliest and most important category in door painting.

(2) Qing Ji class

God Bless the People New Year pictures directly express people's yearning for a better life.

(3) Style category

The Mouse Marries a Woman is a New Year picture of folk life and a portrayal of real life by folk artists. Full of rich life breath. Current events, customs and humorous New Year pictures also appeared after the late Qing Dynasty.

(D) Extracurricular games

Hero is a New Year picture that shows the story of China traditional opera. Its form is similar to comics, group paintings or literary illustrations. It rose in the late Qing Dynasty, and all the famous opera stories will be reflected in the New Year pictures.