The paintings displayed at the "Hang Trong Story Paintings" exhibition depict familiar folk tales from the cultural and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. The highlight of the paintings in this collection is their aesthetic value, the sophistication of the woodblock printing technique, the color mixing technique, and especially the embodiment of the unique humanistic values and cultural identity of the ancient Kinh people.
Artist Phan Ngoc Khue said: "It's probably been a long time since we've had the opportunity to see this type of painting again. It has existed for hundreds of years, but due to the turbulent times in our country, the wars of 1945-1954, we didn't print these types of paintings, only smaller ones. For these, the shop owners had to buy wood to carve the paintings; each painting required at least 2-3 pieces of wood joined together, then processed by carpenters to make them even and beautiful before painting."
Each painting depicts important details from the folk tale; from the colors to the brushstrokes, they vividly recreate the images of people and nature in the story, leaving a strong impression on art lovers.
Ms. Chu Thi Thuy Van from Ba Dinh district, Hanoi, shared: "The drawings truly reflect the folk art of the old Hang Trong street, meaning they are not flashy, not overly sharp, and do not incorporate modern elements. Instead, they preserve the traditional features of the old Hang Trong street for today."
Notably, the event also included a ceremony to receive the set of paintings depicting the story of Chiêu Quân's tribute to Hồ Hồ, donated by artist and researcher Phan Ngọc Khuê to the Vietnam Women's Museum. This set of paintings is part of the collection featured in the "Hàng Trống Story Paintings" exhibition. The exhibition is open to the public from now until March 31, 2024, at the Vietnam Women's Museum, 36 Lý Thường Kiệt Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi.
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