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Works of art: painting and calligraphy still play the main role

In the Chinese art market, traditional painting and calligraphy always take a major share. Although contemporary arts are emerging, this basic situation has not changed. Arts insiders generally believe that in 2014 modern paintings and calligraphy will remain steady in the market.

According to Wu Yongqiang, professor of Sichuan University Art School, traditional painting and calligraphy always takes up half of the Chinese art market, and their time has not yet come to a close. In 2014, the art market will still see painting and calligraphy as the principal players.