Artistic Painted Sculptures in Shanxi Temples
by Yang Ping
The art of painted sculptures is a kind of engraving art with distinctive national features in China. According to the statistical data from previous censuses of cultural relics, Shanxi province owns more than 13,000 painted sculptures, of which the majority are in Buddhist and Taoist temples. The painted sculptures in Shanxi temples are unique across the country, with a great variety of themes, a long time span, diversified styles, and exquisite craftsmanship. This book series makes a multi-angle analysis of the themes, styles, allusions, and evolution of the painted sculptures in Shanxi temples with exquisite pictures and concise words. Not only can it be used as a reference for inheriting and developing ancient Chinese painted sculpture techniques, but also a guide for appreciating the beauty of Chinese sculpture art.
