Vol. 2025 No. 2 (2025)
Articles

On Contemporary Anhui artists and the art market

Jin Qiang
Anhui Normal University, Hua Jin Campus, No.189 Jiu Hua South Road, Wuhu City, Anhui Province,241002, China

Published 18-03-2025

Keywords

  • Four Generations of Anhui Calligraphers and Painters,
  • Calligraphy and Painting Artworks,
  • Art Market

Abstract

Contemporary Anhui calligraphers and painters can be categorized into four generations based on age, artistic achievements, and influence. This paper analyzes the attitudes, approaches, and outcomes of each generation of calligraphers and painters in facing the art market. It examines the market conditions encountered by each generation and explores the market performance of their works from both subjective and objective perspectives. Additionally, based on the unique characteristics of each generation, the paper makes predictions about the future market performance of their works and offers constructive suggestions.

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