The Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties were an important stage in Chinese history, during which the art of sculpture and artistic decoration in China developed greatly. Whether it is architecture, furniture or daily necessities, it is full of exquisite carvings and ornamentation.
Let's take a look at the art decoration of the Yuan Dynasty. During this period, the Mongolian culture had a profound impact on the Han culture, which was reflected in the extensive use of animal motifs unique to the steppe peoples, such as horses and deer, in works of art. In addition, the Yuan Dynasty also introduced a large number of Islamic elements, which made Chinese art present a diversified appearance.
In the Ming Dynasty, with the development of social economy and cultural prosperity, China's carving art reached a new peak. The architectural design of the Ming Dynasty focused on the smoothness and dynamics of the lines, and this design idea is also reflected in the carving, a large number of reliefs and three-dimensional sculptures are dominated by smooth curves, giving people a sense of lightness. At the same time, Ming-style furniture has been widely loved for its simple and atmospheric design, and there is no lack of exquisite carved decoration.
The Qing Dynasty was an important stage of development in ancient Chinese sculpture art. During this period, the aesthetic tastes of the emperors became more and more diverse, and they not only liked the traditional Chinese style of carving, but also began to accept Western influences, such as the European neoclassical style was widely used in the decoration of the royal palaces. Moreover, the Qing Dynasty was also the era when the porcelain firing process reached its peak, and the exquisite patterns on many porcelain pieces are breathtaking.
The carving art and art decoration of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties not only inherited the traditional Chinese culture, but also absorbed foreign influences, forming a unique characteristics of the times. These beautiful works of art are not only the testimony of that era, but also the crystallization of the wisdom and talent of the Chinese nation.