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Transtlate An exhibition celebrating the beauty of Pu'er woodblock printing recently opened at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing.
The art form gets its name from Pu'er in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Pu'er woodblock printing refers to reduction woodblock printing, a technique that uses opaque oil based inks to produce colored woodblock prints. This is in contrast to traditional woodblock making, where by the end little woodblock is left and cannot be used again.
Sixty three pieces are on display at the exhibition, created by artists from different ages and backgrounds. The items showcase the vivid landscapes of Pu'er, a place known for its diverse ethnic cultures.
"I think what sets this show apart is that the Pu'er woodblock prints are richer in color and bolder in style compared with other prints," said an exhibition goer.
"The Pu'er woodblock printing is geographically characteristic and its creative designs add to the sheen. It's important that the artists come to the capital and exchange ideas with experts and professionals for improvements," said director of art gallery of China National Academy of Painting Shu Jianxin.
Pu'er woodblock printing was created in Yunnan in the 1980s. Over the years, it has become one of the four big Chinese print schools.
The woodblock exhibition will run until Friday.
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