China News Service, Beijing, July 23 (Reporter Ying Ni) "Carving and Painting the Universe-Chaozhou Wood Carving Exhibition" opened at the National Museum a few days ago, exhibiting more than 160 pieces collected by Guangdong Museum, Chaozhou Museum and National Museum of China ( Set of exhibits, including the fine works of Chaozhou woodcarving by Ming and Qing dynasties and modern masters, the works of contemporary famous Chaozhou woodcarving masters, and some cultural relics reflecting Chaoshan culture, presenting a collection of Chaozhou woodcarving techniques such as carving, lacquer art, and gilding. The artistic characteristics.
Chaozhou woodcarving is mostly painted with lacquer and gold, also known as "golden lacquered woodcarving". It integrates various techniques such as carving, painting with lacquer and gold, and gold lacquer painting. Its unique feature lies in the superb carving skill, exquisite and transparent works. It not only reflects the three-dimensionality of the sculpture, but also can shape the layered multi-dimensional space, expressing the story with rich plot like a painting, coupled with the theme and decoration with profound folk customs, all embody the traditional life context of the Chaoshan area and exudes Unique artistic charm.
The exhibition is divided into five parts: "Historical Origins", "Art Essence", "Man and God Appreciating Together", "Life Interests", and "Wood Carvings and Chaoshan Culture".
Photo by Yu Guanchen in the exhibition hall
The first part "History" summarizes the important characteristics of Chaozhou woodcarving in the "development period", "maturity period", "prosperity period", "decline period" and "restoration period". The important exhibit "Mansion House Monkey" is the Chaozhou Mansion of Ming Dynasty The wood-carved monkeys on the railings of the Qiaolou of the Government Office have accurate proportions, simple lines and vivid expressions;
The second part "Essence of Art" introduces the technical characteristics and characteristics of Chaozhou woodcarving from the perspectives of the carving tools, carving techniques, and artistic performance of Chaozhou woodcarving. The important exhibits in this part include the high-relief painting "Xu Huang She Brocade Robe" Sui Liang Fang, Gold lacquered through carving "Guo Ziyi Worships Longevity" shrine door belly, black lacquered bottom carved with gold "Eight Treasure Chasing Husband" horizontal belly, gold lacquered multi-level through carving "Bronze Bird Terrace" square belly, etc.;
The third part, "Human God Sharing Appreciation", is divided into three units: "Folk Belief", "Ritual Culture", and "Essence Carving". It introduces the identity and role of Chaozhou woodcarving in the spirit and social life of Chaoshan people. This part is important The exhibits include the golden lacquered wood carving "competition martial arts" small shrine, the golden lacquered wood carving auspicious birds and beasts diamond-shaped food box, the gold lacquered wood carving "Guo Ziyi worships birthday" three animals offering table, the gold lacquered wood carving Jianghai sea candies, the golden lacquered Tong carving "Su Liu" "Mother" and "Fu Lu Shou" dressing table round belly, etc.;
Photo by Yu Guanchen in the exhibition hall
The fourth part "Interesting in life" restores the role and position of Chaozhou woodcarving in the real life of Chaoshan people, and presents the characteristics of Chaozhou woodcarving combining practicality and beauty. Important exhibits include the golden lacquer carving "Danfeng Chaoyang" sacred frame, gold Lacquered wood carving "Guo Ziyi Praying for Longevity" big life screen, gold lacquered Tong carved crab basket corbels, etc.;
The fifth part "Woodcarving and Chaoshan Culture" is divided into two units: "Woodcarving and Faith" and "Woodcarving and Customs". The display method combines Chaozhou woodcarving and cultural relics reflecting Chaoshan culture, reflecting the rich regional cultural elements in Chaozhou woodcarving The golden lacquered woodcarving Zhenwu Emperor God's position plate and the tide embroidered "Anji Saint King" robe are all key exhibits.
It is reported that Chaozhou woodcarving is one of the well-known folk woodcarving systems in China. It is popular in Chaozhou, Chaoan, Raoping, Puning, Shantou, Chenghai, Chaoyang, Jieyang, Jiexi, Huilai and other old Chaozhou government areas (now Collectively referred to as Chaoshan area), and Dongyang woodcarving, boxwood woodcarving and longan woodcarving and known as the "four major woodcarvings in China", with a long history, rich and beautiful shapes, distinctive regional characteristics, it was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006 Directory. (Finish)