Shaanxi Folk Art Series: Stone Carving, Clay Sculpture

Author: Lin Tongyan (Editor-in-Chief) / Lin Tongyan / Yang Xueqin (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The artistic charm of Shaanxi folk stone carving and clay sculpture is captivating and mesmerizing. This book consists of six parts: General Introduction, Bridle Posts, Baby-Sitting Stones and House-Securing Stones, Clay Sculptures, Clay Musical Toys, and. It systematically analyzes representative folk stone carving and clay sculpture works from three distinct cultural regions of Shaanxi—North Shaanxi, Guanzhong, and South Shaanxi. It also introduces the artistic creative activities of related folk sculptors. The authors delve into some important academic issues, present their own perspectives, and provide detailed interpretations of the works and background materials. The book includes a total of six hundred illustrations, most of which are published for the first time. This is the first comprehensive monograph in China dedicated to the art of Shaanxi folk stone carving and clay sculpture. It is rich in content, concise in argumentation, features exquisite illustrations, and presents innovative layout and design. It serves as a valuable reference for professional art workers, art history and folk culture researchers, as well as faculty and students of higher art institutions.