Hàng Trống painting
| Hàng Trống painting (Tranh Hàng Trống) | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Unknown |
| Type | Vietnamese woodcut painting |
| Condition | Tradition almost lost; authentic paintings found in museums or galleries |
Hàng Trống painting (Vietnamese: Tranh Hàng Trống) is a genre of Vietnamese woodcut painting that originated from the area of Hàng Trống (vi) and Hàng Nón streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam. In the past, Hàng Trống painting was an essential element of the Tết Nguyên Đán holiday in Hanoi, but today this tradition almost has disappeared and authentic Hàng Trống paintings are found only in museums or fine art galleries. However, the art of making Hàng Trống paintings is always considered a symbol of traditional culture and aesthetic value of Vietnam.