Dong Ho Painting

Dong Ho Painting

Dong Ho Painting or Vietnamese woodblock prints ( _vi. Tranh Đông Hồ) refers to a Vietnamese folk art originating in Dong Ho Village, Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh County of Bac Ninh Province (north of Hanoi). It is one of the most popular Vietnamese folk arts.

cenes depicted in Dong ho prints

Paintings here vary from decoration paintings for Tết to worship painting. Dong Ho painting is considered one of Vietnam's cultural symbols as it has been sustained for centuries. Subjects depicted in these paintings are usually scenes of ordinary life, landscapes in Vietnam, seasons of the year, prosperity symbols, etc.

Process

The prints in Dong Ho are made with local wood and paper. The paint is also made from local organic materials and is applied to wood and pressed on paper. The process is repeated with different colors.

ee also

*Vietnamese art
*Culture of Vietnam
*History of Vietnam

External links

* [http://www.vietnam-culture.com/articles-145-26/Dong-Ho-Painting.aspx Dong Ho painting article and picture collections.]
* [http://www.vietnameseartwork.com/Asian_Oriental/Art/DongHoPaintings.htm Brief history]
* [http://www.vnexpat.com/article_detail.asp?NewsID=174&CateID=5 Dong Ho Paintings]


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