A Survey Of The Art Of Gansu In The Period Of The Republic Of China

The development of art of Gansu in the Period of the Republic of China like that in other areas during the time of Anti-Japanese war, presented a state of prosperity. Such special social environment left the opportunities for many artists to explore the West China, and Dunhuang became the first choice of artists after the revealing of the charm of the art there. Due to the unique geographical location, Lanzhou made itself an important town for exploring the West at that time. Meanwhile a great number of cultural scholars, artists stationed in Gansu .Under such historical background, the art in Gansu appeared a well-going period, which made up a part of art development of the Great Rear Area.Therefore Dunhuang and Lanzhou turned to be the two bases, where the art had been promoted. In 1944, the Dunhuang Art Research Institute was set up, and a pack of artists crawled through there , drew nourishment and carried forward the art of Dunhuang .As the traffic artery ,a transfer station and supply stop, Lanzhou grasped footprints of many famous artists .At that time ,the art atmosphere was active with continuous exhibitions ,even sometimes well-known artists'shows . Furthermore a lot of artist residing in Lanzhou were keen of art activities, and organized art groups which well promoted and guided the art development of Gansu and also paved the solid ground for the modern art of Gansu...