Looking back at the imprint of time under the lens of Chinese photography in the 80s

Mondo Entertainment Updated on 2024-01-29

In the 80s of the last century, China's scenery and culture left a deep imprint under the lens of many Chinese and foreign photographers. Today, we have selected the precious moments, each of which is a witness of time, and each one carries the memory of those unforgettable years. I would like to express my most sincere respect and gratitude to the masters of photography of the year!

1.Reading the crowd in the square, the family planning propaganda of that era.

In 1985, the scene on Chengdu Square was captured by a foreign photographer. People gathered in front of the reading bar, staring at the propaganda. The huge poster reads, "Implementing family planning is a basic national policy of our country," and an old lady walks with difficulty with a basket on her back.

2.Qingdao Beach, the couple's fashion and distinctive characteristics of the times.

In 1985, a picture of a seaside bath in Qingdao, the lens of a foreign photographer recorded a couple sitting on the beach. The wife is dressed fashionably with earrings, while the husband wears a green military uniform with leather shoes on his feet.

3.Magnificent scenery of Gulangyu Island, Xiamen in the 80s.

In 1985, foreign photographer Dean Conger stood on the top of Gulangyu Island and captured the magnificent scenery of the red-tiled villas hidden in the greenery. The clear blue waters, the white clouds, and the several ships sailing in the harbor form a magnificent picture.

4.On the streets of Shanghai, three generations of warm moments.

In 1986, foreign photographer D**ID G photographed a scene in the streets of Shanghai. Residents basking in the sun, young couples eating on both sides, and grandmothers holding their little grandchildren. 37 years have passed, and the current children have grown into middle age, and this warm scene carries the deep family affection in time.

5.The Forbidden City in Beijing, the uncle looks at the century-old situation.

Captured by foreign photographer Cameron Beatty in the Forbidden City in 1980. Tourists are scarce, and an old man lies on the white marble railing, contemplating the historical imperial dynasty. Blue sky and white clouds, transparent air, decades later, leave a deep mark of the times.

6.Luoyang bungalow alley, morning fireworks.

In 1986, foreign photographer Bertrand de Camaret photographed in an ordinary alley in Luoyang. The morning light shines on the humble bungalows, the food stall owners are busy, and the diners enjoy their food. Now that high-rise buildings are rising, such a scene may have become a rare sight.

7.Suzhou water town style, quiet and not polluted by commercial tourism.

In 1986, foreign photographer Anaguma recorded the scene of Suzhou's water town. The houses are painted with simple lime, purifying the traces of commercial tourism and making people feel extremely peaceful in their hearts.

8.The night of the Great Wall, tourism development and economic contribution.

In 1989, foreign photographer Alan ALew was filmed near the Great Wall. Neon advertisements advertise "the development of tourism and contribute to the motherland". At that time, foreign exchange was in short supply, and Great Wall tourism became a true embodiment of economic development.

9.Shenzhen, which has just opened up, is a city that is in ruins.

In 1980, foreign photographer Glasnevinz documented the opening of Shenzhen. When all kinds of waste are waiting to be rebuilt, the street shops hang the sign of "Shenzhen Sugar, Tobacco and Liquor Company Tobacco and Liquor Wholesale Department". Now it is a prosperous place, and the changes of time are embarrassing.

10.Chongqing in the 80s, the magic of healing.

In 1987, foreign photographer Forrest Anderson photographed a doctor on the streets of Chongqing clipping a woman's ears. On the wall, there is a "Reference Map for Ear Information Diagnosis and Treatment", witnessing the popular ** method at that time.

These precious ** is a witness of time, recording the Chinese society, culture and people's living conditions in the eighties, each of which is the intersection of history and memory, which is worthy of our common cherishing and review.

This group of photographs looking back on China in the 80s seems to give people a visual feast of time travel. These lenses record the cultural landscape and social features of that era, and each ** is a witness to a history, outlining the memories and emotions of that era.

These are not only works of photographic art, but also a mirror of social history. In the 1980s, China was in the tide of reform and opening up, and the social outlook was changing rapidly, which captured all aspects of Chinese society at that time. From the publicity of the family planning policy, the changes of the city to the people's livelihood, each of them bears the imprint of the times, showing the freshness and truth of that era.

Among them, Chengdu, Qingdao, Xiamen and other cities show the scenes of different regions, and the images outline the appearance of the city and the living conditions of people. Even more thought-provoking is the picture of the alleys of Luoyang, the scene in the morning fireworks seems to evoke the taste of the years, and now there are many high-rise buildings, such a scene may have become a historical memory.

These contain rich social significance, such as the natural scenery represented by the magnificent scenery of Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, the warm family scene on the streets of Shanghai, and the tranquility and purity of Suzhou Water Town. Each one is a mark of the times, recalling the warmth and emotion of those years.

These ** also make people feel the changes of time and the progress of society. For example, the comparison between the newly opened Shenzhen and today's prosperous scene makes people sigh at the passage of time and the transformation of the city. At the same time, the scene of Chongqing's miraculous healing technique also reflects the unique way people treated medical treatment in that era, which is full of the characteristics of the times and the fireworks of life.

This group of ** is a microcosm of the times, allowing people to see the past glory and the current changes. They are not only **, but also a kind of emotional presentation, allowing people to feel the story of the years and the weight of history. In the long river of time, these ** carry people's nostalgia and cherishment of the past, and also let us cherish everything in the present even more, because the present will also become the memory of the future.

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