In the long river of art, printmaking shines like a dazzling and unique pearl, exuding timeless charm. With the knife as a brush and the plate as paper, it carves the marks of time and prints the images of civilization. From ancient woodblock prints to the evolution of lithography, copperplate, and screen printing, it not only bears witness to the continuous exploration of artistic techniques but also carries the spiritual connotations and aesthetic appeals of diverse historical periods and regional cultures.  Surveying the traditional craftsmanship of ethnic and folk woodblock prints—from ancient woodblock printing and folk Jia Ma ritual offerings to modern artistic creations—woodblock prints reflect multiple dimensions of China's outstanding traditional culture, embodying the collective memories and aesthetic perspectives of different eras. Yunnan printmaking, with its simple yet vibrant language, boasts a strong regional character, resembling a national epic written in images that records the passage of time and the memories of the people.  Amid the tide of modern societal development, the expressive forms of printmaking art have also undergone new expansions and extensions. The "Extension of the Printing Realm" art exhibition and academic symposium represents a rethinking and crucial attempt to explore the developmental path of printmaking art in contemporary contexts, seeking balance and progress between change and continuity. This effort not only safeguards and preserves precious cultural heritage but also revitalizes the ancient art of woodblock printing, enabling it to shoulder new historical missions.

Under the Red Pagoda Mountain, a gathering of distinguished scholars and guests from all directions converges to partake in a visual and intellectual feast of printmaking. The event's four core objectives are:  1. To jointly explore the historical lineage and origins of Yunnan's ethnic folk woodblock prints, uncovering the ar