An exhibition of woodblock paintings is held at Qidong Art Museum, Nantong, from Jan 26 to Feb 28. [Photo/ntfabu.com]

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the emerging wood carving movement in China, an exhibition of woodblock paintings was held at Qidong Art Museum, Nantong, on Jan 26.

The exhibition was organized by the Woodblock Painting Art Committee of Chinese Artists Association and the Woodblock Painting Specialized Committee of China Culture and Art Development Promotion Association.

These paintings showcase the development of woodblock paintings in China, the country's prosperous development and the improved lives of the Chinese people.

Lu Xun, a famous Chinese writer, thinker and revolutionary whose real name is Zhou Shuren, dedicated his twilight years to promoting emerging wood carving movement in China. He introduced foreign woodblock painters to Chinese artists by giving lectures, organizing exhibitions and publishing collections of woodblock paintings.

The simplistic style favored by Lu Xun has influenced woodblock painters in China till today.

The exhibition will last until Feb 28.