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Painting album leaf depicts customs of Li people

Updated: Jan 3, 2024 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print
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One of the 15 painting album leaves that depict the lifestyle and methods of production of the Li ethnic group during the Qing Dynasty, from the collection of the Hainan Museum [Photo/Official website of the Hainan Museum]

Explore the lifestyle and methods of production of the Li ethnic group during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with this painting album leaf! It is one of 15 illustrations depicting Li people’s activities such as house-building and weaving.

The figures boast simple yet elegant lines, using harmoniously blended colors. The mountains and stones adopt blue-and-green, resulting in a balanced rendering.

Kept in the Hainan Museum, these paintings provide invaluable insights into the history, economy and culture of the Li ethnic group as early as the Qing Dynasty.

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