This book is based on the unique position of Nanjing University of the Art (NUA) in the history of Chinese art education and cultural development. It aims to present a comprehensive overview of the school's history and the achievements of its teachers and students. It selects important historical documents, works by teachers and students, and utilizes various threads to highlight NUA's role as a pioneer in higher art education in modern China. It utilizes off-white artistic paper and adopts the format of an old-fashioned calendar, presenting a unique texture reminiscent of that era.

Feng Yuxin，Ph.D. from Nanjing University of the Arts. Lecturer at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics. Research focuses on Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design Art Theory and Practice. Published multiple papers in CSSCI (Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index) and core academic journals. Award-winning works recognized in domestic and international design competitions.

As the earliest independent institution that offers higher art education in China, Nanjing University of the Arts is jointly built by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government.