Ruyshou Bogu Volume - Exquisite Wood Carvings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties of China

Author: Shen Moning
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "Ming-style furniture" takes traditional Chinese woodworking techniques to their peak, earning the title of "classic" and reaching a height unmatched before and after. By the Qing Dynasty, "small woodworking" had developed into the realm of intricate wood carvings. It became increasingly transparent, delicate, and dazzling, reaching the level of "stunning." This book introduces the carving techniques, common themes, schools of wood carving, components of wood carvings, and craftsmanship of Ming and Qing wood carvings in simple language, accompanied by illustrations. The plate section includes lions, twin lions and deer, Tianlu, Bixie, phoenixes, deer, elephants, qilin, bats, dragons, dragon-fish, horses, and eagles, with each illustration featuring the name of the piece, location, dimensions, and detailed commentary.