Ever thought art could be a frontline weapon?🎨🔪 At the China Art Museum in Shanghai, Carving History brings the New Woodcut Movement (1931-1949) into the spotlight, showing how artists used hand-carved prints to stand up during the War of Resistance.
You'll find powerful pieces like Wang Qi's Flesh-Bombing Defender, inspired by a pilot's sacrifice in the 1937 Battle of Shanghai. Then there's Li Lu, whose bold satirical prints took direct aim at fascist leaders and captured the global struggle for freedom.
Before social media and smartphones, these woodcuts were the OG way to spread stories, honor unsung heroes, and unite communities. Think of them like viral reels or colorful street art in Mumbai's alleyways and Manila's murals, but etched in wood and hand-inked.📱➡️🪵
For young art lovers, history buffs, or anyone who digs creative activism, Carving History is a masterclass in how art can ignite change-no digital filter required.🔥✊
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Woodcuts: From Shanghai to nationwide during the War of Resistance
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