How were ancient sculptures carved in China?

1. embryo is roughly carved according to the design. In the process of carving, further grasp the texture, color and crack of stone, and adjust and modify the design scheme in time. Fine carving deepens the overall carving on the basis of rough carving, so that the work is basically formed. Carefully carve the details of the work so that it can be polished.

2. There were lions in ancient China. According to records, the name lion was first used in China, probably in the Han Dynasty. It was during the reign of Emperor Gaozu Zhang that the Han Dynasty was very powerful and all countries needed to pay tribute to it, so Da Yue sent messengers to bring lions.

3. Carved by traditional hand craft. Woodcarving: It is a kind of sculpture and is often called "folk craft" in China. Wood carving can be divided into three categories: three-dimensional round carving, root carving and relief carving. Wood carving is a kind of work separated from carpentry, which is classified as "joinery" in China.

4. The stone carving group of Huo Qubing's tomb is a milestone in the development history of ancient Chinese sculpture art, which has a far-reaching influence on the artistic style of tomb carving in later generations and is a model of large-scale historical sculpture in China after the Han Dynasty.