我国石雕艺术历史悠久，技艺精湛，具有很高的艺术性、实用性和装饰性。中国民间石雕工艺渊源久远，有着独特的民族风格与地区特色。

本书详尽地向读者介绍了中国石雕艺术的源流、民间石雕的主要品种、流派等，让您能进一步地了解我国民间石雕艺术。

The 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.

Introduction

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