Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Gods are here to defend home
New Year pictures may also have portrayals of the Gods and historical stories and dramatic characters as the themes.Themajority of them are posted on doors to reinforce the perception that the "Gods are here to defend home"
The chinese spring festival
The lines of New Year pictures are simple and bright, while their atmosphere is warm and happy.
The Four Beauties
One of the most famous New Year picture from the old times in China is the painting called "the Four Beauties",in which the most famous beautiful women of four different dynasties are displayed,who are all in gorgeous clothes.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Babies holding carps
The most typical pictures are babies holding carps.Such pictures imply that the coming year will be plentiful.