Wood Carving

Author: Wang Kansheng
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Woodcarving is a form of sculptural art with a long history, exquisite craftsmanship, and high artistic, practical, and decorative value. This book discusses four aspects: the historical evolution of Chinese woodcarving art, the characteristics of major folk woodcarving schools, the main decorative themes and subjects of folk architectural woodcarvings. At the same time, it collects nearly 200 exquisite images from more than 40 categories across over a dozen provinces and regions, allowing readers to truly experience the charm of Chinese folk woodcarving art. Each image is accompanied by a relatively detailed textual introduction, making the book highly valuable for appreciation and practical use.
The "Chinese Folk Art Style" series, each volume of which not only narrates the historical development, explores cultural connotations, and examines the techniques and materials of folk art but also provides detailed annotations for each illustration, including their origins, dates, and sources. The series emphasizes both text and images, making it a "late but ripe" work in the field of folk art and craft books. Today, series on metal, jade, ceramic furniture, bronze Buddha statues, and ancient coins have attracted widespread attention, while series covering folk art and craft in various aspects such as history, literature, folklore, religion, and culture are relatively scarce. Moreover, with societal development, the preservation and protection of these treasures are urgently needed. The compilation of this series aims to spark further interest and contribute to their preservation.
Woodcarving is a form of sculptural art with a long history, exquisite craftsmanship, and high artistic, practical, and decorative value. This book discusses four aspects: the historical evolution of Chinese woodcarving art, the characteristics of major folk woodcarving schools, the main decorative themes and subjects of folk architectural woodcarvings. At the same time, it collects nearly 200 exquisite images from more than 40 categories across over a dozen provinces and regions, allowing readers to truly experience the charm of Chinese folk woodcarving art. Each image is accompanied by a relatively detailed textual introduction, making the book highly valuable for appreciation and practical use.