Research on the innovative development of Zhuxian Town wood-block New Year pictures on the basis of protection and inheritance

On May 20, 2006, Zhuxian Town wood-block New Year pictures were included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list approved by The State Council. Zhuxian Town woodblock New Year pictures were born in the Song Dynasty and flourished in the Ming Dynasty. On May 20, 2006, Zhuxian wood-block New Year Pictures were approved by The State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. Zhuxian Town woodcut New Year picture is one of the ancient Chinese traditional arts and crafts. The Zhuxian wood-block New Year pictures are mainly distributed in Kaifeng, Zhuxian town and its surrounding areas in Henan Province. Zhuxian Town woodcut New Year pictures have the characteristics of full composition, rough and simple lines, simple and exaggerated shapes, and fresh and gorgeous colors. With a history of more than 900 years, woodcut New Year pictures in Zhuxian Town of Kaifeng are popular and civilian art rooted in local culture, and have research value in history, culture, religion, aesthetics and other aspects. This paper will discuss the value of contemporary Zhuxian New Year wood-block pictures, analyze the problems encountered in the inheritance and protection work, and analyze how to innovate and develop in the future based on the actual situation of the development of Zhuxian New Year wood-block pictures.