A Study On The Artistic Characteristics And Style Evolution Of Chao Mei's Multicolor Print

Chao Mei's prints are distinctive in their themes,composition,use of knives and colors.What's more,Chao Mei never imitates others' patterns or repeats his works.In his more than half a century of artistic creation career,he constantly refined the artistic language,innovated the expression mode,and produced many classics.These works show different styles and features in different times.The early prints in Beida wasteland reclamation area are bold and majestic.The prints in the development period have obvious "theme" meaning and lyrical style.The works in the new period have a strong sense of philosophy and composition.In addition to their own aesthetic preferences,the reasons for their style changes are also influenced by geography,humanity,social environment and modern and contemporary art trends.From Chao Mei's works,we can "see through the diachronic outline,the spirit of the times,the wisdom of the people and the progress of civilization",and bring new enlightenment to Chinese printmaking.