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What are the traditional Chinese crafts

Chinese traditional crafts are ceramics, carving and painting.

I. Chinese Traditional Craft Ceramics

Chinese traditional craft ceramics is a kind of artwork with a long history and rich culture. Mainly includes Jingdezhen ceramics, Dehua ceramics, Yixing ceramics and other famous varieties. These ceramics are famous for their beautiful shapes, brilliant colors and exquisite skills.

The traditional Chinese ceramic craft can be divided into two categories: pottery and porcelain, of which pottery is mainly made of clay and porcelain is mainly made of porcelain. The ceramic production process mainly includes the steps of billet making, drying, carving, painting, glazing and firing. All kinds of ceramic products enjoy high reputation at home and abroad, and become one of the important representatives of Chinese culture.

Two, Chinese traditional craft carving

Chinese traditional craft carving is a kind of handicraft rich in cultural heritage and skills, mainly including wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, bamboo carving, tooth carving and so on. These carving techniques have a long history in China, each with its own characteristics, passed down from generation to generation.

Traditional craft carvings usually have beautiful symbols and motifs such as longevity peaches, lotus flowers and peonies, as well as historical stories and myths and legends. With their exquisite skills and unique aesthetics, carvers bring their works to life, making them an important part of Chinese culture.

Third, Chinese Traditional Craft Painting

Chinese traditional craft painting refers to a form of painting that has been passed down in Chinese traditional culture, which mainly includes Chinese painting, fresco painting, lacquer painting, paper-cutting, shadow painting and so on. These painting techniques have evolved and developed over the course of history, forming unique artistic styles and aesthetic concepts.

The subjects of traditional paintings are rich and varied, including landscapes, birds and flowers, and figures, etc., and the works have profound meanings and high artistic value. In traditional Chinese paintings, artists combine skills and aesthetics, and their works are full of strong national flavor and regional characteristics.

These traditional painting techniques are not only valued in China, but also noticed and loved worldwide. Inheriting and promoting traditional Chinese painting techniques is of great significance to enriching contemporary art creation and promoting national culture.