CULTURAL INHERITANCE IN DONGFENG COUNTY FARMER'S PAINTINGS, CHINA

Abstract

Dongfeng County farmers' paintings represent a unique artistic tradition that embodies the cultural heritage, religious beliefs, and spiritual values of the local community in China. Rooted in the daily lives of rural farmers, these paintings serve as a medium for storytelling, cultural preservation, and artistic expression. This article explores the role of Dongfeng County farmers' paintings in the inheritance of local culture and examines their deep connections with traditional religious practices and belief systems. The findings reveal that these paintings not only depict agricultural life and folk customs but also integrate symbolic elements from Taoism, Buddhism, and ancestral worship, reflecting the region’s syncretic religious landscape. Moreover, the study highlights how these artworks function as a visual archive of collective memory, reinforcing moral values and social cohesion. In an era of rapid modernization and cultural globalization, preserving and promoting this artistic form is essential for sustaining intangible cultural heritage. This research contributes to the understanding of how folk art serves as a conduit for cultural continuity and suggests strategies for its protection, education, and adaptation in contemporary society. This article presented (1) cultural inheritance, and (2) Dongfeng county farmers' paintings in China