Clay sculpture is the oldest art form among traditional folk arts in my country. It is made from clay and hand-kneaded into shapes, either plain or colorful. The shapes are mainly human and animal images. The themes mainly include myths and legends, historical stories, novels and legends, operas, folklore matters, as well as various animal figures with auspicious meanings. Clay sculptures play an important role in people's lives in our country. They have been widely used in various folk activities and daily necessities such as begging to fulfill wishes, family offerings, warding off evil spirits, entertainment, games, decoration and other folk activities and daily necessities.
In the form of pictures and texts, this book introduces in detail the historical origin and evolution of Chinese clay sculpture, the spread of different clay sculpture schools, their techniques and their respective artistic characteristics. The book has prominent focuses, clear narratives, a large number of exquisite pictures, and easy-to-understand text. It is a good cultural book for popularizing Chinese folk clay sculpture art and is suitable for the general public to read. Since the author has been studying the field of folk clay sculpture for many years, the book is very rich in information, and the narrative and evaluation are very pertinent. It has the characteristics of a popular reading and has high academic value. It is of great help to understand and understand the art of Chinese folk clay sculpture.
Reader comments
This book is really rich in content! It gives us a deeper understanding of the history and different schools of Chinese clay sculpture through pictures and texts. The hanging tiger works in the book are so exquisite, which made me feel the charm of folk art. Moreover, the author's information collection is very comprehensive and the evaluation is very pertinent. It is easy to read and you can learn a lot of knowledge. I think this book is very suitable for people who are interested in folk art and will gain a lot!
A classic in clay sculpture. I have sorted through all the clay sculptures from ancient times to the present, and I have benefited a lot from reading them.
This book is really rich in content! It gives us a deeper understanding of the history and different schools of Chinese clay sculpture through pictures and texts. The hanging tiger works in the book are so exquisite, which made me feel the charm of folk art. Moreover, the author's information collection is very comprehensive and the evaluation is very pertinent. It is easy to read and you can learn a lot of knowledge. I think this book is very suitable for people who are interested in folk art and will gain a lot!
A classic in clay sculpture. I have sorted through all the clay sculptures from ancient times to the present, and I have benefited a lot from reading them.