HuiZhou Carvings
Huizhou-style carving is one of the most mature systems in traditional Chinese architectural carving art, originating from Huizhou Prefecture and encompassing three major categories: wood carving, brick carving, and stone carving.
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Features: It emphasizes meticulous carving, compact composition and profound implications. Common subjects include flowers, birds, insects, fish, mythological figures, and opera stories.
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Technical features: It employs high-relief and pierced carving techniques, with a combination of light and dark, creating a strong sense of layering and serving both decorative and narrative functions.
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Application scenarios: It is widely used in ancient residences, ancestral halls, archways, and garden buildings, integrating architectural structure with artistic expression.
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Huizhou carvings emphasize carrying the way through literature and conveying emotions through art. It is not only a handicraft but also a tangible expression of culture and values.





