内容提要
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　　I he art of stone carving has a long history in China. Created with astonishing skill, Chinese stone carvings are artistically appealing, highly functional as well as decorative, revealing distinctive national features and regional variations. This book deals with the history, varieties and schools of Chinese stone carving. It gives readers a comprehensive understanding of this time-honored folk art in concise terms.

目录
lntroduction
Hollow sculpture
Beam Frames
Queli Braces
Balustrades and Frieze Panels
Tablet Tops
Paifan8 Gateways
Stone Sculpture
Stone Ornaments
Stone Icons
Hitching Posts
Stone Lion Sculptures
Shigandang
Baby Stones
Stone Lions at the Entrance
Stone Gate Bearings
Balusters
Dragon Columns
Other Types
Stone Relief
Paifang Gateways
Gate Carvings
Arches
Wall Stones
Balustrades and Frieze Panels
Stone Gate Bearings
Column Bases
Gate Corner-stones
Other Types