Chinese sculptural arts have gradually developed their own style over time and managed to display aesthetic features and cultural concepts unique to ancient China. The development of Chinese sculpture parallels the history of the ancient Chinese culture and aesthetics. It is a visible witness to the cultural fusion and exchanges between the Hans and other ethic groups as well as between the Chinese and foreign cultures.
作者简介 Zhao Wenbing, born in 1975 in Changchun,Jilin Province, is doctoral candidate of the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University tutored by Prof. Zhang Fuye. She graduated from the Central Academy of Artsand Design in 1999 and worked as a teacher in the Art Theory Department of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts in the same year. She obtained the MA from the Academy of Arts and Design,Tsinghua University in 2006. Since July 2006,Zhao has worked as the part-time editor and column director of the magazine Arts and Design. She has many dissertations public she don the core periodicals of arts and design.
目录 Foreword
Beginnings of Chinese Sculpture
Pottery sculptures in primitive times
Jade sculptures in primitive times
Ferocious Beauty of the Central Plains Civilization
Shang——Magnificent ferocity
Western Zhou——Simple dignity
The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States
Period——Slim and graceful luxury
The Mysterious Culture of the Ancient Shu
Sanxingdui culture
Standing bronze figure with multiple identities
Suspected alien bronze heads
Large bronze masks with vertical eyes and straight ears
Emperor Qin Shihuangs "Underground Army"
What are tomb figures?
Excavation of Qin terra-cotta warriors and horses
Shape of Qin terra-cotta warriors and horses
Terra-cotta horses and bronze chariots and horses Chinese realism
Magnificent Stone Carvings from the Han Dynasty
Large stone carvings
The tomb of Huo Qubing
Horse Stepping on a Xiongnu Soldier
Making a tomb Qilian Mountain
Artlessness behind handiness
Skillful but not exquisite
Carved stone animals in the Eastern Han Dynasty
Introduction of Buddhism and the Blending of Cultures
Mogao Grotto images
Maijishan Grotto images
Yungang Grotto images
Longmen Grotto images
The Dignity of "the Kingdom of Heaven"
Guard beast figures in the Wei, ]in, Northern and Southern Dynasties
Emperor stone carvings in the Tang Dynasty
Pottery figures in the Tang Dynasty tombs
Integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism
Painted sculptures at Jinci Temple
Buddhist statue at Qinglian Temple
Dazu rock carvings
"Colorful" sculptures from the Ming and Qing dynasties
Ming-style painted sculptures at Shuanglin Temple
Statues of 500 Arhats at Qiongzhu Temple
Gorgeous Residences
Qin tile carvings and Han eaves-tile ornaments
Relief sculptures on Que from the Eastern Han Dynasty
Ornamental architectural sculptures of the Sui and Tang dynasties
Stone architectural sculptures of the Yuan Dynasty
Architectural sculptures of the Ming and Qing dynasties
Delight of Folk Art
Qiaoer "Muhura"
Playing toys——Big Afu
Hand-made figures based on traditional Chinese operas and Clay Figurine Zhang
Sculptural Style in the New Era
1911-1949: Western style gradually played a role in the
turbulent eastern world
1949-1979: From revolutionary passion to formula-style art
From 1980-the early 21st century: Conceptual sculptural art showing public awareness
Appendix: Chronological Table of the Chinese Dynasties
As the essence of cultural spirit and the records of social life in different periods, the Chinese sculpture vividly depicts the Chinese history. This book follows the historical development of Chinese sculpture, selects representative works in various historical phases, and presents the unique charm of Chinese sculpture to the readers. This book not only pays attention to the formats, techniques and genres of particular sculpture works, but also emphasizes on the cultural connotation behind the genres.
Chinese sculptural arts have gradually developed their own style over time and managed to display aesthetic features and cultural concepts unique to ancient China. The development of Chinese sculpture parallels the history of the ancient Chinese culture and aesthetics. It is a visible witness to the cultural fusion and exchanges between the Hans and other ethic groups as well as between the Chinese and foreign cultures.
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