Lianhuanhua

Lianhuanhua is a picture book of sequential drawings found in China in the early 20th Century. It is considered the predecessor of manhua.

Terminology

The name in Chinese essentially translates to "Linked Pictures". The books were called ''"Lianhuanhua"'' or ''"Lianhuan tuhua"''. People omitted the "tu", and simply coined the term ''"Lianhuanhua"'' as the standard. The official term Lianhuanhua was not used until 1927. Prior to this, Lianhuanhua were separated into different name categories depending on the region.

Present

Currently there is a resurgent interest in this format. The Shanghai Museum of Art has inaugurated a permanent exhibition of Lianhuanhua as a popular grassroots fine art form.

Lists

* Lianhuanhua listed by year