Traditional Carving of Chinese City Walls (Part 2)

Traditional Carving of Chinese City Walls (Part 2)

Traditional Carving of Chinese City Walls (Part 1)

Traditional Carving of Chinese City Walls (Part 1)

Dragon head stone carving decoration

Dragon head stone carving decoration

Exquisite Stone Carvings on Temple Walls in Taiwan (Part 2)

Exquisite Stone Carvings on Temple Walls in Taiwan (Part 2)

The stone carving art on the walls of Taiwanese temples is a traditional craft with a long history, integrating religious beliefs, cultural arts, and local characteristics. Carving usually uses locally unique stones from Taiwan, such as marble from Hualien and black stone from Taichung, which are carefully selected and processed. The content is rich and colorful, including Buddhist stories, myths and legends, historical figures, classic poems, and various auspicious patterns. The carving craftsmanship is exquisite, and the craftsmen use traditional manual skills. Each stone carving embodies the wisdom and sweat of the craftsmen, demonstrating their persistent pursuit of art and respect for traditional culture.
Exquisite stone carvings on temple walls in Taiwan

Exquisite stone carvings on temple walls in Taiwan

The stone carving art on the walls of Taiwanese temples is a traditional craft with a long history, integrating religious beliefs, cultural arts, and local characteristics. Carving usually uses locally unique stones from Taiwan, such as marble from Hualien and black stone from Taichung, which are carefully selected and processed. The content is rich and colorful, including Buddhist stories, myths and legends, historical figures, classic poems, and various auspicious patterns. The carving craftsmanship is exquisite, and the craftsmen use traditional manual skills. Each stone carving embodies the wisdom and sweat of the craftsmen, demonstrating their persistent pursuit of art and respect for traditional culture.
Longmen Grottoes in Henan, China

Longmen Grottoes in Henan, China

Located on both sides of the Yishui River in the southern suburbs of Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, it is one of the four major grottoes in China and a world-renowned treasure trove of Buddhist art. Excavated from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, it lasted for more than 400 years and showcased the peak of ancient Chinese Buddhist sculpture art. Known for its grand scale, exquisite art, and rich content. There are over 2100 caves, more than 100000 Buddha statues, as well as a large number of inscriptions and pagodas in the grotto complex. The most famous among them is the Lushena Buddha, which is 17.14 meters high and has a solemn and dignified face. It is an iconic sculpture of the Longmen Grottoes. In 2011, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO.
China Panlong Pillar Stone Carving 3D Model

China Panlong Pillar Stone Carving 3D Model