In which dynasty did the woodcarving Buddha statue in China rise?

The origin of China woodcarving art can be traced back to the Neolithic Age. As early as 7000 years ago, woodcarving fish appeared in Hemudu culture. The woodcarving skills in Qin and Han Dynasties became more and more mature, and the style was characterized by clumsy and majestic masculine beauty.

After Emperor Hanming dreamed of going to the western regions to pray for Buddha, the sculpture activity that was once considered as "a matter of soap officials" was recognized and participated by a group of celebrities, literati and monks with certain social status. The statue of Buddha changed the pattern in the history of sculpture in China and became the mainstream in one fell swoop.

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Inheritance and development of woodcarving

Wood carving is carved from all kinds of wood and tree roots, which is an important category in traditional carving technology. Wood carving has a very long history. The woodcarving fish unearthed from Hemudu Cultural Site in Yuyao, Zhejiang Province is the earliest object in the history of woodcarving in China.

The woodcarving town wooden beast unearthed from the Warring States Tomb in Xinyang, Henan Province, and the colored carved wooden servant unearthed from the Yunmeng Han Tomb in Hubei Province are all early woodcarving works in China. Due to the difficulty of preservation, it is difficult to see wood carvings over 1000 years old today.

Woodcarving works were more common in the Song Dynasty. At this time, woodcarving has been carried by well-organized wood, which is conducive to the spread of woodcarving works. Some temples in China still retain the wood carvings of the Song Dynasty.

Due to the rapid development of overseas trade in Yuan and Ming Dynasties, the variety of wood increased, and many hardwood imported from overseas, especially wood carving technology, developed by leaps and bounds.