Analysis of Wood Carving Decorative Motifs in the Huizhou House Cheng Zhi Tang

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10.2991/978-2-38476-287-3_2How to use a DOI?

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Cheng zhi Tang; wood carving decorative motifs; artistic features; cultural value

Abstract

Huizhou ancient houses represent an important aspect of Huizhou culture, and their wood carving decorative motifs are regarded as a significant aspect of folk art. The wooden carvings of Cheng Zhi Tang are exquisitely crafted, making it a quintessential example of ancient Huizhou residential architecture. The decorative motifs of its wooden carvings are rich in subject matter, executed with superb technique, and characterized by a unique style. They hold significant artistic and cultural value. This paper takes the wood carving decorative patterns of Cheng Zhi Tang as the research object and discusses the characteristics of its wood carving decorative motifs. A comprehensive literature review is conducted, and the decorative motif themes and compositions about Cheng Zhi Tang are studied and discussed. As a case study, a descriptive analysis of the woodcarving decoration of Cheng Zhi Tang in Yi County was conducted. Our analysis indicates that the woodcarving motifs of Cheng Zhi Tang are diverse, encompassing a range of styles, including animals, figures, plants, and abstract motifs. These motifs are predominantly observed in scenes featuring combinations of figures and natural plants. Additionally, the cultural values underlying these woodcarving motifs, which reflect Chinese folk culture, are also discussed.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yanfei Liu
AU  - Mustaffa Halabi Bin Azahari
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/11/05
TI  - Analysis of Wood Carving Decorative Motifs in the Huizhou House Cheng Zhi Tang
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Comprehensive Art and Cultural Communication (CACC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 4
EP  - 11
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-287-3_2
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-287-3_2
ID  - Liu2024
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