Yan’an, the wartime base of the Chinese Communist Party, is here depicted with a sensitivity to both atmospheric and coloristic effects. The red-tinged Yan’an Pagoda Hill stands prominently against the sky. The gradation of ink and color tones—from deep black to pale gray to red ocher—heightens the effects of light, time, and distance. Yet, there is a deliberate attempt to convey the redness of Communism, which suggests Fu’s renewed political consciousness in response to the changing political climate.
Questions & Answers
Can I see an X-ray view of "Yan'an" by Fu Baoshi?
The X-Ray view of "Yan'an" by Fu Baoshi is on the artwork's X-Ray page: an interactive examination of the image through eleven optical layers.
Can I watch "Yan'an" as a full-screen slideshow?
"Yan'an" by Fu Baoshi can be viewed as a slideshow on the artwork's Diaporama page.
How is "Yan'an" by Fu Baoshi proportioned, and how big is it?
"Yan'an" by Fu Baoshi is a landscape composition measuring 78 x 107 cm in the original.