A Survey on the Status Quo of the Wood Carving Art of the Confucius’ Temples in Hunan Province

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Through researching more than 20 existing Confucius’s Temples in Hunan Province, this article analyzes the status quo and cultural connotation of the wood carving art of the Confucius’ Temples in Hunan Province. This survey clearly reveals the artistic features of the wood carving art of Hunan Confucius’ Temples: emphasizing romantic charms, employing concise techniques, modeling through lines and symbolizing shapes adjusting to materials. Also three specific measures are put forward in this paper to protect these artistic treasures.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 424-425)

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1139-1143

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January 2012

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© 2012 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

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