Buddhist Statue: Chinese Style Sculpture

Statues are a non-negligible part of Chinese traditional art. They embody the beauty of “Chinese sculpture”. Metals, bamboo, jade, various materials, and rich categories not only convey the ultimate aspiration of Chinese civilization to the United States, but also transmit the Chinese people’s ideals. Peaceful and peaceful pursuit of spirit.

Buddha statues are undoubtedly the essence of the essence of traditional statue art. Because of the power of belief, they have received a common admiration from the public, the literati and the imperial family. Guanyin belief is one of the most widely spread. The Buddha’s image of “Salvation and Salvation, Great Mercy and Great Mercy” has aroused strong sympathy not only in China but also in Southeast Asian countries.

In September, a “Sheng Guanyin Guanyin Icon” appeared before our eyes. It is a masterpiece of the high imitations in the collection of the Forbidden City in recent years.

According to reports, the original image from the Beijing National Palace Museum first-class cultural relics at the end of the Ming dynasty stone monk Kuangyin statue, the original height of 70.4cm, made of pure copper, respected by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty, Qianlong emperor to provide their support in the Yang Xindian, depending on It is a treasure treasure of the Ming Dynasty Buddhist statues. The imitated icons are made of copper gilt, with a net height of 23.8cm and a pedestal of 27cm. The 2008 version is limited edition. Kwan-yin wears a wind cap, a shawl, a chest with a lotus root, a long skirt barefoot, hands folded over his chest, a plunging eyebrow, and a serene and gentle look.

The person in charge of Guardian Online stated that “high imitation” has increasingly become an accepted concept in the art consumption field in recent years. "There is only one original, and everyone knows that it was preserved in the inner courtyard of the palace. However, this does not mean that the public does not have the possibility of appreciation and possession. In particular, such works as praying for peace and security, such as the Guanyin statue, the works of Shi Yan achieved art. The double heights of faith and faith, instead of letting people deliberately "innovate" for it, it is better to adopt a high imitation format so that more people can get this blessing."

According to industry sources, the public still has some conceptual misunderstandings about the word “high imitation”. “A lot of people think that the quality of 'imitation' will be bad, but this is not the case. As far as the field of technology is concerned, it really needs to be high-end, and the requirements for materials, workmanship and aesthetics are very strict, and the difficulty is not inferior to the original. Even for some well-known collections of cultural relics, chasing charm is more difficult than original ones."

This “The Peaceful Guanyin Icon of the Century” was launched by the Chinese Buddhist Association and the Beijing Palace Museum. The details of the craftsmanship were meticulous. The conversion of copper to copper plated metal also fully considered the characteristics of the material. The overall charm was rich and subtle. What is particularly rare is that the beauty of traditional Chinese figurative art has passed through time and space. In the 21st century, it still protects the land of China and prays for the world.

"I don't think there is a strict difference between tradition and innovation in the image creation problem." An old man of a craftsman thinks, "For Guanyin's example, you can find all the idealized Chinese concepts for women in her: Elegance, wealth, grace, harmony, dignity, and more importantly, compassion and compassion for the world, she is beyond any age, any kind of religion, she is a bodhisattva, she is also a woman around us, and it is also ours. Perfect woman. Maybe you can see the Virgin Mary or see your mother."

After thousands of years, Guanyin statue is still one of the most popular themes in contemporary arts and crafts circles. From olive nucleus carvings in the palms to bronze sculptures of several meters in height, people continue to use various materials, techniques, and techniques. The modality expresses the Buddha in mind. “This is the power of the spirit. Regardless of your environment and your wealth, there will be fear of impermanence and a hope for peace and joy. For the Chinese, history The tradition has never been dead, Guanyin is living in the moment, and Shiyi Guanyin is still not 'outdated' according to the aesthetics of the 21st century. She is still beautiful and still brings comfort to people's hearts,” said the person in charge of the Guardian online.