Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Bamboo, Wood, Ivory, and Horn Carvings

Author: Qiao Qianli
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Chinese carving art has a long history, with bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn carving being an important part of it. As early as the Neolithic Age, tooth and bone carvings emerged, represented by the Hemudu Culture. With the development of productivity, during the Ming and Qing dynasties, Chinese bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn carving art reached a glorious peak: talented carvers emerged one after another, famous works of carving continuously appeared, carving techniques became increasingly perfect, various carving schools flourished, and the themes of carving were unprecedentedly broadened. Chinese bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn carving became a shining pearl in the world of art.