Research on Patterned Wood Carving in Zhejiang Ancient Architecture During the Mid-Qing Dynasty
Patterned wood carving,characteristic form of Zhejiang ancient architectural decoration during the mid-Qing dynasty,originated from Ming and Qing printed painting collections and novel illustrations.The use of wood carving techniques presents the composition,lines,and brushwork aesthetic of paintings.The techniques of relief carving,sunken carving,line carving,and intaglio carving are applied to door and window lintels,beam brackets,Qinfeng(a type of decorative trim),and Que Ti(a type of decorative element).The wood carving works are diverse in form and rich in themes,forming a unique mnemonic of Zhejiang folk craftsmen in composition.Visually,it combines the elegance of literati images with the beauty of Zhejiang folk craftsman-ship.This article focuses on the study of wood carving images,integrating research on patterned wood carving collections,tech-niques,formal characteristics,and thematic compositions.
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