Huizhou Craft

Author: Bao Yilai
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The most comprehensive book on Huizhou craftsmanship to date, covering a wide range of Huizhou craftsmanship. Due to the influence of Huizhou merchants during the Ming and Qing dynasties and the significant participation of Ming scholars, Huizhou craftsmanship exhibits distinct characteristics in both refinement and elegance compared to other regions. This book not only provides meticulous research and abundant materials, highlighting local features, but also offers a broad theoretical perspective and a certain depth. It delves into the origins, characteristics, status, and inheritance of Huizhou craftsmanship, offering valuable reflections and explorations. It also demonstrates a strong grasp of the macro-level relationships between Huizhou craftsmanship, Huizhou culture, and traditional Chinese culture, showcasing strong theoretical originality. Of course, Huizhou craftsmanship is diverse and rich in content, making it impossible to provide a detailed introduction to every craft in a single book. Moreover, some crafts have been lost due to the passing of their masters, adding many challenges to today's research. From the perspective of cultural heritage preservation and heritage rescue, it remains very necessary to continue extensively collecting and conducting in-depth research on Huizhou craftsmanship.