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In the early 20th century, most people in China were lack of knowledge, even illiterate. In their opinion, reading books had no relationship with ordinary people. As much as 80% of Chinese were illiterate. Yan determined to carry out literature and art education to cure people’s ignorance. Yan and his colleges compiled more than 600 fold reading materials, including folk songs, stories, jokes, idioms, music book, drawing book and etc. they also organized folk song competition, drama performing and other kinds of art activities. The aim of literature and art education was to cure people’s ignorance and increase their knowledge. |
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Studying in family |
Studying in school |
Housewives were learning new words.
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Art performing |
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Children’s art education |
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