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Ethnic painting is the craft of painting with natural paints and minerals, or plant paints on artifacts. With a long history and wide scope of application, it can be seen around Taiwan, such as temple painting, lacquer painting, lacquer ware, furniture painting, gods’ statues painting, glass painting, lantern painting, Taoist priests' figure drawing, etc. With extensive applications, it can be regarded as the crystallization of human wisdom and the symbol of ethnic culture. In early times, Taiwan’s ethnic painting culture originated in the coastal areas in Guangdong and Fujian. Blending with local folklore and techniques, it developed into a craft with unique style and local color. With diverse subject matters, it is presented in multidimensional forms. Conveying prolific implications, they are constantly being circulated among the people. |