The Origin, Development and Nature of Shawan Brick Carving

Abstract

Shawan brick carving is a representative of Lingnan brick carving. This paper has a deep analysis of its Origin, Development and Characteristics on it. Shawan brick carving is rigorous and meticulous, vivid, using natural, gentle materials, rich in themes. Compared with the northern brick carving, Shawan brick carving is more delicate and exquisite. It takes the elaborate water-milled green brick as the main material. The carving is very delicate and very layered. It can also present different layers of colors and lustre, and it is rich in ups and downs. Dense, delicate and transparent are its unique characteristics.