Chinese Woodblock Paintings
The Door God can chase away evil spirits.
The art of Chinese woodblock painting is an art by Chinese farmers. The original purpose of the paintings was to ward off evil.
This is a woodblock painting made in Shaanxi province, it’s the Door God.
The Door God can chase away evil spirits, so people put him on their doors and windows to welcome in the New Year.
--by Cathryn, your tour guide in Beijing
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