The Manifestation of the Spiritual Value of Yan'an Woodblock Prints

Abstract

Yan'an woodblock prints are a highly iconic art form in the history of modern and contemporary Chinese fine arts. They originated in the Yan'an revolutionary base area during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Chinese Civil War. With its concise artistic language, distinct characteristics of the times, and strong revolutionary spirit, it became an important cultural weapon that served the revolutionary cause and mobilized the broad masses of the people. Starting from the historical background and development process of Yan'an woodblock prints, this article in-depth analyzes the rich spiritual values embodied in aspects such as artistic aesthetics, cultural communication, revolutionary mobilization, and spiritual inheritance. It also explores the inheritance significance and enlightenment of Yan'an woodblock prints in the context of contemporary culture, aiming to provide useful references for contemporary art creation and cultural inheritance.