Chinese Oil on Canvas Board Folk Art Painting. Folk art painting depicting a group of four playing traditional instruments. Stylized figures against a variegated gold field. Signed illegibly lower left, dated 2004.
Chinese folk art paintings are vibrant, expressive works created by and for everyday people, reflecting the customs, beliefs, and aesthetics of regional cultures throughout China. Unlike the formal brush painting of literati traditions, folk paintings emphasize bold color, simplified forms, and symbolic imagery, often depicting themes such as prosperity, fertility, protective deities, festivals, and scenes from local legends or operas. These artworks were traditionally used to decorate homes during holidays like the Lunar New Year, with popular forms including nianhua (New Year prints), door gods, and paper cut designs. Hand-painted or woodblock-printed, they combine practicality with creativity, serving both decorative and ritual functions. Rooted in rural life and passed down through generations, Chinese folk art paintings remain a vital part of cultural heritage, celebrated today for their charm, spontaneity, and connection to community identity.
Overall Size: 16 x 20 in.
Sight Size: 14 x 18 3/4 in.
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