Folk brick carving

Author: Lan Xianlin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Complete visual experience, Authentic folk culture, Local folk art. Brick carving is a unique sculptural craft of architecture, using bricks as the basic material and evolving from pottery and stone carving techniques. It has been widely used in traditional Chinese architecture. The history of Chinese brick carving art is long-standing, with its origins traceable to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Over a millennium of evolution, it has developed into a brick carving art with distinct national style. Chinese folk brick carving art holds an important position in the history of Chinese sculpture. This book collects over 200 images of Chinese folk brick carving art and is divided into six parts: Screen Wall Brick Carving, Door and Window Brick Carving, Eaves Wall Brick Carving, Roof Brick Carving, Clay Plaster, and Glazed Tile. A special essay is included at the beginning of the book. The images in the book are exquisite, the categories are comprehensive, the content is detailed, and the themes are diverse. Many brick carving works possess high craftsmanship and artistic value, occupying a significant place in the field of construction art. Their artistic creation techniques can serve as references and inspiration for. The publication of this book aims to contribute to the protection and promotion of traditional Chinese culture and make a meaningful contribution to Chinese folk art.