History and development of stone carving?

Stone carving is an ancient art form that dates back to prehistoric times. Early stone carvings were mainly used to worship gods or honor ancestors, such as the stone carvings in the pyramids of Egypt and the terracotta warriors in the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang in China. In ancient civilizations, stone carvings were widely used in architecture, sculpture, monuments and works of art.

In Europe, the art of stone carving was very developed during the ancient Greek and Roman periods, creating many famous sculptures, such as the Venus of Milo and the statue of David. During the medieval period, stone sculpture was widely used in church architecture and decoration, such as Notre Dame in France and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.

In China, the history of stone carving art can be traced back to the Neolithic period. In ancient China, stone carvings were widely used in buildings such as tombs, palaces and temples, such as the terracotta warriors and horses in the mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin and the statues of Buddha in the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. During the Tang and Song dynasties, the art of stone carving was further developed, such as the stone carvings in Yueyang Tower in Changsha and the Buddha statues in Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian Province.

In modern times, the art of stone carving has also been widely used and developed. With the development of science and technology, modern stone carving artists can use advanced tools and techniques to create more exquisite and complex sculptures, such as public **** artworks in modern cities and artworks in museums.