Opera Character Volume - Exquisite Wood Carvings of China's Ming and Qing Dynasties

Author: Shen Muning
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Wood carvings inspired by figures have a long history, with designs ranging from solemn and luxurious to rustic and earthy. Among them are images of deities and mythological characters, such as the Eight Immortals, the Three Stars, Arhats, Lei Gong, Door Gods, Kuixing, and the Tai Er Xian, embodying the beliefs and wishes of ancient people. There are also historical figures and characters from operas and novels, such as Jiang Taigong, Li Bai, Yang Guifei, heroes of the Three Kingdoms, and the Yang Family Army, which promote virtues like ethics, courage, benevolence, righteousness, and trustworthiness, or celebrate love and friendship, or narrate romantic and legendary tales. There are also depictions of ordinary people reflecting local customs and folk life, showcasing the diversity of society, including farming, harvesting, sericulture, fishing, commerce, and love.