Appreciation of Chinese Folk Artworks. Carving Volume

Author: Sun Jianjun et al
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: The folk carving art of China has a long history and a wide variety of types, mainly including stone carving, wood carving, ivory carving, bamboo carving, brick carving, clay sculpture, colored clay sculpture, horn carving, bone carving, porcelain carving, gourd carving, and nut carving, etc. Most of these carved artworks were created by anonymous craftsmen. Over thousands of years, they have been passed down alongside people's material and spiritual lives, showcasing the exquisite skills, clever designs, and awe-inspiring creativity of folk craftsmen, earning them the reputation of "divine craftsmanship." They hold significant artistic and cultural-historical value. During the process of historical evolution, some of them transitioned from practical use to appreciation, while others moved from folk to imperial courts. However, stone carving, wood carving, brick carving, and colored clay sculpture, among others, have been more widely preserved in folk culture, carrying a strong sense of daily life and local flavor, serving as valuable visual materials for studying Chinese folk culture. Based on extensive collection, the authors of this book have carefully selected over 200 carved artworks and provide detailed introductions from historical, technical, and applied perspectives. This offers helpful guidance and reference for learning, researching excellent traditional culture, appreciation, and collection.