From Livelihood to Artistry:The Transformation of Modern Jiangnan Calligraphy and Painting Societies
The prosperity of calligraphy and painting associations and the rapid promotion of art education are important characteristics of the development of Jiangnan(regions south of Yangtze River)art circles in modern times.At the turn of the Ming and Qing dynasties,the emergence of the first calligraphy and painting societies laid the foundation for the development of calligraphy and painting associations in the Jiangnan area.After the Opium Wars,the main function of calligraphy and painting associations shifted from exchanges,social networking,and technical skill improvement to the pursuit of financial gains and heightened efficiency of the art market,thus leading to the financial success of many professional calligraphers and painters,such as Ren Xiong and Wu Changshuo.After the Revolution of 1911,art education became a widely discussed issue throughout Chinese society.Many calligraphy and painting societies in the Jiangnan area changed their organizational models,further strengthening the promotion and practice of artistic ideas,and effectively promoting the new development of the art industry.
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