Jan 10
traditional Chinese brick carving 砖雕
An intricate centuries old folk art that sculpts detailed scenes like landscapes, figures, and mythical creatures from specially prepared blue bricks. A hallmark of Ming–Qing northern architecture, especially common in regions like Shanxi and Gansu (Linxia). Known for its dense narrative reliefs and architectural integration, it’s often linked to merchant compounds, ancestral halls, and temples.
An older post about Chinese wood carving for comparison: https://www.tumblr.com/sinoheritage/773485124471963648/dongyang-wood-carving-%E4%B8%9C%E9%98%B3%E6%9C%A8%E9%9B%95-is-a-traditional-form
