When Taiwanese artists cross boundaries, they not only create paintings in different world views but also reflect on the values of their roots. Whether in the art paradise of Paris or in the cosmopolitan Shanghai, these artists were inspired by foreign cultures and abundant art trends. Base on the firm foundation of art training, they boldly exploited their potential and developed wider dimensions of their own creating styles, adding various themes and stimuli to the development of Taiwan art. Regardless of whether they went back to Taiwan or stayed abroad after finishing their training, these artists kept referring the natural and cultural spirit of their country through artwork, continually promoting the arts and cultures of Taiwan.

In recent years, the ITH Archives has digitized and cataloged Taiwan senior artists’ records and artworks in order to support academic research in art history and preserve cultural heritages of Taiwan. The Chen Cheng-po Painting and Papers, Yen Shui-long Painting and Papers, Chen Zhi-qi Painting and Papers, Pu Tian-sheng Sculptures and Papers have been opened in sequence. In addition, the ITH Archives has also digitized related records stored by sponsors and other collectors. Through investigating these works of art and abundant historical materials, the dimensions of Taiwan’s art history research and discourse can be better distinguished. The archives and publications related to Taiwan art are listed as follows:

I. Artists’ Personal Papers

(1) Chen Cheng-po Painting and Papers, Taiwan Archival Information System, opened progressively since 2014.

(2) Yen Shui-long Painting and Papers, Taiwan Archival Information System, opened in 2015.

(3) Chen Zhi-qi Painting and Papers, Taiwan Archival Information System, opened in 2017.

(4) Pu Tian-sheng Sculptures and Papers, Taiwan Archival Information System, opened in 2018.

(5) Liu Chi-hsiang Painting and Papers, currently being cataloged.

(6) Kuo Hsueh-hu Painting and Papers, currently being cataloged.

II. Art Sponsors and Personal Collectors

(1) Yang Zhao-jia Collection: the series of Papers of Supporting Cultural Activities, Taiwan Archival Information System, opened in 2014.

(2) Guo Shuang-fu Collection: the series Monthly Magazine Published by the Tokyo Art School Alumni Association, the series Yen Shui-long's Papers Created in the Craft Research Center in Nantou Collected by Lee Zhen-xiang, Taiwan Archival Information System, opened progressively in 2012. The series of Painting and Calligraphy Collection is currently being cataloged.

(3) Historical Materials Related to Taiwan Studies Collected by Yang Rur-bin: the series of Calligraphy and Ink Painting Created by Japanese in Taiwan, the series of Calligraphy and Ink Painting Created by Han Taiwanese, Taiwan Archival Information System, opened progressively since 2018.

III. Publication Related to Taiwan Art

Hsieh Kuo-hsing , Wang Li-chiao, eds. A Selection of Chen Zhi-qi Painting and Papers. Taipei: Institute of Taiwan History, Academia Sinica, 2017.