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Red China Photography: The Cultural Importance of Red in China

Last Updated on 2023/02/12

The Art of Red: A Reflection on Chinese Culture and Society

The central idea behind this art gallery is the color Red, which holds a significant cultural and symbolic meaning in China. Known as the “good luck color,” it is often associated with bringing happiness and prosperity to individuals and families.

In Chinese culture, Red is a ubiquitous presence during important festivals and ceremonies, where it is used to decorate homes, streets, and buildings, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere. On the other hand, it is strictly prohibited during funerals, where white is the traditional color of mourning.

In addition to its cultural significance, Red also has political implications in China as it is closely associated with the Chinese Communist government. The use of Red in propaganda and official state imagery has helped reinforce its association with power and authority.

The pictures displayed in this gallery are the works of the photographer Matteo Damiani.

Red color images

chinese-door-flower
hot-chili-peppers
red-china-night
red-Chinese-Colums
red-chinese-door

Red Hot Chili Peppers …

red-chinese-door-2
red-chinese-door-3
red-chinese-door-decorations
red-chinese-door-decorations-detail

Traditional Chinese Red door, knocker

red-chinese-fire
red-chinese-flower
red-chinese-inscription

Burning fake banknotes during Hungry Ghost Festival celebration

red-chinese-lantern

Inscriptions on a wooden column in a temple in Tulou

red-chinese-lantern-nigh-2t
red-chinese-lantern-night
red-chinese-lantern-sky
red-chinese-pagoda

Red Chinese Lanterns

red-chinese-restaurant
red-chinese-window-door

Chinese Pagoda in Kunming

red-kuaizi

Traditional Chinese wooden door, detail

Red-RMB

Red kuaizi, chopsticks

red-rope-buddhism

100 RMB banknote

red-traditional-chinese-door

Red threads in a Buddhist Temple

Traditional Chinese door

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