Folk stone lions

Author: Zhang Huishui
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The traditional Chinese lion image is a cultural symbol of China. In folk culture, the lion has almost become synonymous with auspicious creatures. Lion art has moved from shrines and temples into the daily lives of ordinary people, pleasing to the masses of all ethnic groups. Themes such as the Great Lion and the Little Lion, the Lion Rolling the Silk Ball, the Lion Child Entering, and the Hui People Playing with Lions are widely used in almost all categories of folk art. In folk architectural decorations, lions can be seen everywhere—on door lions, door pillows, column bases, bridges, railings, roofs, and screen walls. There is also the lion dance popular across the country, as well as children's lion head hats and lion head shoes. Chinese folk stone lions have a unique national style and regional characteristics, with rough, simple, and naive yet lively and adorable designs, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and deeply beloved by the public. This book introduces the development of folk stone lion carving, the evolution of their stylistic features, the folk culture carried by stone lions, the modeling principles of stone lion carving, and the application scope and stylistic schools of folk stone lions. The book collects over 300 exquisite images from nearly 20 regions across the country to delight the readers.