Kim Hoang folk paintings were formed in the second half of the 18th century, originating from Kim Hoang village, Hanoi city. Like some other painting lines, Kim Hoang paintings have familiar themes with rural people's life with genres such as Tet paintings, worship paintings, decoration, blessings... Kim Hoang paintings have their own unique features in terms of layout and color, so they are often called "red paintings" (printed on paper with a red background). The book helps readers know the history of development, the rise and fall of the painting village and the genre of Kim Hoang paintings.