The art of stone carving has a long history in China. Created with astonishing skill, Chinese stone carvings are artistically appealing, highly functional as well as decorative, revealing distinctive national features and regional variations. This book deals with the history, varieties and schools of Chinese stone carving. It gives readers a comprehensive understanding of this time-honored folk art in concise terms.
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lntroduction Hollow sculpture Beam Frames Queli Braces Balustrades and Frieze Panels Tablet Tops0 Paifan Gateways Stone Sculpture Stone Ornaments Stone Icons Hitching Posts0 Stone Lion Sculptures Shigandang Baby Stones Stone Lions at the Entrance0 Stone Gate Bearings Balusters Dragon Columns Other Types Stone Relief Paifang Gateways Gate Carvings Arches Wall Stones0 Balustrades and Frieze Panels Stone Gate Bearings Column Bases0 Gate Corner-stones0 Other Types
