Who are the famous clay sculpture writers in China?

The colored sculptures in Fengxiang, Shaanxi Province began in the pre-Qin and Western Zhou Dynasties and have been circulated among the people for 3000 years. It is the oldest and most ethnic clay sculpture handmade product in China. Fengxiang clay sculpture has a unique color, which is very bright and has a strong contrast. It uses few colors, mainly red, big green and yellow. With black ink lines and simple brushwork, it gives people a bright and eye-catching feeling.

Clay figurine Zhang and Huishan clay figurine

Folk artists can make exquisite handicrafts with natural or cheap materials, which are deeply loved by the people. After the Ming and Qing Dynasties, folk colored sculptures were loved by ordinary people, the most famous being the clay figurine Zhang in Tianjin and the Huishan clay figurine in Wuxi.

Clay sculptures are still very popular in society, especially small clay sculptures, which can be used not only for viewing furnishings, but also for children to play. It is produced almost all over the country, among which the famous producing areas are Huishan in Wuxi, Zhangman in Tianjin, Fengxiang in Shaanxi, Baigou in Hebei, Gaomi in Shandong, Xunxian in Henan, Huaiyang and Beijing.