The Foundation of Wuhan Art School and Its Social and Cultural Implications from a Set of Recently Discovered Photographs
The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts has acquired a collection of photographs of Wuchang Art School,dating from 1922 to 1940.These photographs primarily document various annual cohorts of graduates,field sketching trips,and cultural and athletic activities.The significance of this collection extends beyond its aesthetic value;it serves as a critical resource for re-evaluating the history of Wuchang Art School and contributes substantially to the broader narratives of art and photographic history in Hubei Province.This paper uses these photographs as a focal point to explore several historical aspects of the institution's operation.By delving into relevant archival materials,it preliminarily verifies the photography studios involved.Furthermore,the analysis is structured around four key dimensions:academic department configurations,sketching excursions,campus architectural developments,and cultural and athletic events,thereby piecing together various historical episodes in the life of the Wuchang Art School.
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