Jade Carving Research Articles

Indoor thermal environment simulation of jade carving design process based on light sensing texture image processing

As a traditional art form, jade carving has gradually combined with modern technology in recent years, introducing new technologies in the design and production process. Indoor thermal environment has an important influence on the creation process of jade carving, especially the influence of temperature and humidity on the physical characteristics of jade carving materials and its processing. In this study, the influence of indoor thermal environment on jade carving design process was simulated by light sensing texture image processing technology, so as to optimize the design scheme and ensure the quality and artistic expression of jade carving works. The temperature, humidity and illumination data of indoor environment are obtained by light sensing technology, and the thermal environment required in jade carving design is simulated by texture image processing method. The thermal environment model was constructed to analyze the performance of jade carving materials under different conditions and evaluate the possible changes in the processing process. The simulation results show that the temperature and humidity of indoor thermal environment have significant effects on the toughness, hardness and detail performance of jade carving materials. At temperatures above 25° C and relatively low humidity, jade carving materials show better cutting results and surface finish. Texture image processing technology can effectively capture and analyze the subtle changes of materials, which provides a reliable basis for design decisions.

Research on the Design and Application of Henan Museum Jade Carving Cultural and Creative Products Based on Big Data Analysis in the Artificial Intelligence Environment

In the enduring tapestry of China’s rich and ancient civilization, the jade culture has unfolded hand in hand with the progression of Chinese society, with the art of jade carving representing its very essence. Through millennia of refinement, jade carving has reached a pinnacle of artistic expression. In today’s era characterized by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, the strategic utilization of AI technology and comprehensive data analysis has become pivotal in creating jade sculptures that resonate more deeply with contemporary tastes. In the present age, excessively traditional jade carving designs no longer fully meet the aesthetic demands of contemporary individuals, thus hampering the advancement of the jade carving industry. In order to effectively disseminate Chinese jade culture on a broader scale and foster the growth of the jade industry, it necessitates designers harnessing artificial intelligence technology and utilizing methodologies of big data analysis to create products infused with innovative cultural symbols and contemporary imprints. ade carving products embody distinctive traditional cultural attributes of China, where the key to modern jade carving creative design lies in seamlessly blending traditional cultural artistry with contemporary aesthetic values. Artificial intelligence technology offers excellent facilitative conditions for the innovation and advancement of jade carving. Only by striving for breakthroughs to meet the psychological consumption demands of the new era can we more effectively foster development. His paper, within the realm of artificial intelligence and based on the perspective of big data analysis, conducts a thorough examination and analysis of the existing cultural and creative products developed by the Henan Museum, utilizing elements from its collection of cultural relics. It summarizes the current status and challenges present in the design of cultural and creative jade carving products at the Henan Museum. Finally, it puts forth relevant opinions and recommendations addressing these issues. Furthermore, it aims to provide insights for the development and innovation of cultural and creative products in other museums, offering valuable experiences in this regard.

The symbolic meaning of the sculpture "Faceless Buddha" in the work of Tsiu Tsitsing

History of development of Chinese jade carving art is dating back some 8000 years into Neolithic period The development of the ideas of Chinese jade carving, the change of their external forms, reflects the close relationships between reality (the objective world) and the inner world of man. The difference between contemporary and traditional jade carvings lies in the artist’s conscious desire to convey and disseminate his own worldview in society. The purpose of contemporary jade carving does not stop at the description of the traditional image and form by the artist, but also, through embodiment in form, tries to reveal an individual aesthetic perception. Jade carved works, possessing symbolic meaning, have a significant impact on the complex interaction between material and spiritual world of the artist; having a deep, symbolic meaning, these works affect the feelings and spirit of people as well. Tsiu Tsitsing (born in 1979) is the most famous and influential jade sculptor in contemporary China from the end of the 20th century and at the start of the 21st century, his jade articles have a distinct personal style, are original and modern. His works not only contain the thoughts and concepts of Buddhism (Zen-Buddhism), Taoism (Lao-Zhuang philosophy), and Confucianism (literary view) in traditional Chinese culture, but also integrate the concepts and formal language of Western modern art. As the most representative type of his (Tsiu Tsitsing) extensive oeuvre of sculptures, the series of jade carvings of " faceless Buddha" contain profound cultural information. The creative subject by inventing new system of symbolic language creates a new world of jade carving. At the same time, the creative subject re-examines the possibility of the current integration of Chinese traditional culture and Western modern art with the help of this symbol system.

Imitations of ancient jade products of the Qing era (1636-1912) in the collections of Russian museums

Jade products that imitate ancient Chinese art samples are a special kind of objects that, in their form and decor, are close to or likened to more ancient works of arts and crafts. The article explores the artistic form and characteristic features of imitations of ancient jade products of the Qing era, presented in the collections of Russian museums and the Palace Museum of China. The object of the study are objects of Chinese art of jade carving, which are in the collection of the Palace Museum (Beijing), the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography. Peter the Great (Kunstkamera) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (St. Petersburg) and the State Museum of Oriental Art (Moscow), where the use of imitations of ancient objects was discovered. Artistic analysis of jade imitations allows us to conclude that the works of the Qing era were more complex and diverse in form, decor and carving techniques compared to Han products, while the craftsmen, although they managed to preserve the classical sophistication of objects, lost the severity and solemnity of Han jade. As well as the art history analysis of the works, one can see that the forms and decors of jade objects are the product of aesthetic consciousness. The novelty of this study lies in the fact that the varieties and features of imitations of ancient jade during the Qing Dynasty are summarized, and the huohuan technique in jade processing is confirmed. This may be of interest to researchers in related scientific fields.

Analysis of Chinese jade tiger decoration

As early as the Neolithic Age, tigers had an indissoluble bond with jade. A variety of tiger shaped jade carvings have appeared, and the image of the tiger has gone through the development process from partial to complete form: They are either attached to other jades, or are in sheet shape or round sculpture. Their styles range from mysterious terror to docile and tame. Different times have their own characteristics.

Visual Dissemination of Intangible Cultural Heritage Information Based on 3D Scanning and Virtual Reality Technology.

In order to meet the needs of modern people for the acquisition of intangible cultural heritage information, the authors propose a research method that combines 3D scanning and virtual reality technology. Taking the production process of Xiuyu as an example, using Unity3D virtual reality technology combined with a digital platform, 3D modeling of Xiuyu is carried out, so that people can view the intangible cultural heritage information intuitively. The experimental results show that after using this method, more than 60% of more than 1000 people surveyed in the questionnaire want to experience intangible cultural heritage. In a survey of visualization platforms conducted at the same time, 90% of users are willing to combine jade carving technology with 3D scanning virtual reality technology. Conclusion. 3D scanning and virtual reality technology can further promote the process of inheritance and dissemination of intangible cultural heritage, accelerate the cultivation of intangible cultural heritage talents through the visualization platform, and promote the sustainable development of intangible cultural heritage, in order to better pass down the life memory and cultural genes of our ancient nation.

Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage Based on VR: Taking Xiuyan Jade Carving Craft as an Example

Innovative exploration of the inheritance and dissemination of intangible cultural heritage can make it play an important role in national development and international social exchange. By taking the inheritance and development of Xiuyan jade carving craft as the background, in this study, the design principle, technology platform, process flow, and technology integration of virtual display technology applied to jade carving technology are elaborated, and the realization of adopting virtual reality technology to assist inheritance of Xiuyan jade carving technology is summarized, so as to form the inheritance system mode, which is suitable for the modern lifestyle. Finally, VR technology is used to explore the development of visualization platform for Xiuyan craft, which further explores the way of intangible cultural heritage protection of traditional manual technology.

Talking about the Construction of Rural Practical Talents from the Development of Jade Carving Industry

Talking about the Construction of Rural Practical Talents from the Development of Jade Carving Industry

Analysis of the Subjects of Chinese Carved Jade from the Collection of the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography. Peter the Great (Kunstkamera) of the Russian Academy of Sciences

In a variety of cultural contexts, primitive ideas invariably corresponded to the socio-cultural background of the era, as a result of which many legends and religious rituals associated with jade were formed. The subjects of the Chinese art of jade carving are the fruit of centuries–old cultural and historical experience. They are an expression of the spirit of national culture in the form. Thus, the subject of this study is the Chinese carved jade from the collection of the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography Peter the Great (Kunstkamera) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (hereinafter - the Kunstkamera). The subject of the study are objects of Chinese jade carving art, which are in the collection of the Kunstkamera. The main conclusion of this study is that the subjects made in jade carving were associated with mythology and religion, and their artistic expression reflected the jade culture of different historical periods and representations of different social strata. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that the article focuses on determining the age of jade products by analyzing their plots, and also confirms that ancient artists, through geometric shapes and dynamism of the pine tree image as one of the central images of plant plots, enhanced the transmission of spatial perspective in the art of jade carving. This may be of interest to researchers in related scientific fields.

Tool Path Generation Algorithm Based on Rough Machining of Jade Carving Surface

To improve the quality of tool paths in surface machining, different machining requirements are considered in the tool path generation algorithm. In the traditional tool path generation algorithm, due to the lack of a unified mathematical calculation framework, these requirements often need to be considered separately, but they often compete with each other, so that different requirements cannot be satisfied at the same time and the tool path cannot achieve the optimal. To resolve this issue, an extensive tool path generation algorithm framework for arbitrary surfaces was proposed. The proposed algorithm transforms the tool path calculation framework into a constrained functional optimization problem by establishing an optimization function based on the potential energy field and an inequality function based on the gradient field in the machining area. By establishing finite element approximation, the functional optimization problem is transformed into a numerical optimization problem, which reduces the difficulty of solving. According to the machining requirements of die surface such as tool path smoothness, line width constraint and cutting direction constraints were transformed into the constraints of potential energy field isopotential line, and the method of generating reciprocating cutter path and cutter contact path isosection cutter path was proposed by optimizing the method. It is evident from the simulation and machining experiments results that continuous and smooth tool paths can be generated by using this algorithm, and machining quality and machining efficiency can be improved. By adding different machining requirements into the framework, a tool path with different optimization objectives can be generated.

The Chinese jade carving art before the 3rd century AD

This work is devoted to the study of the development and evolution of ancient Chinese jade art up to the 3rd century A.D. In ancient Chinese society, jade served not just as a decorative element, it performed the function of personal identification and communication. This study analyzes the origin and technical characteristics of jade art, as well as the artistic characteristics of different themes in different periods (From a technical point of view, the most popular in the manufacturing of jade products was the deep engraving of yinke, used to create decorative elements of products, carving or relief), the development of jade art is evidence of the historical development of China, it is closely related to it is connected with the theocratic political regime of the ancient state. The main conclusion of this study is that the author confirmed that the Chinese jade culture has a profound influence on the artistic style of jade, analyzing the characteristics of jade in different periods, and ideology is one of the important factors influencing the development of jade. The novelty of the research lies in the article that the author emphasizes the culture of "funerary jade" in the development of Chinese jade art, and "funerary art" in Chinese jade culture. At the same time, author emphasizes the importance attached to "people", which may be of interest to specialists engaged in the relevant research areas.

Guangzuo Ivory Carving: Intercultural Communication on the "Maritime Silk Road" During the 17 th -19 th Century

Ivory carving, jade carving, cloisonne and carved lacquer were once known as the four great masters of Chinese arts and crafts, and they are also one of the artistic symbols recording the process of human civilization. From the 17th to 19th century, Guangzuo, namely Canton style, ivory carving was one of the quintessence of Chinese crafts that was deeply welcomed by the western world and there are many monographs and articles discussed by predecessors. However, the exploration of the relationship between Guangzuo ivory carving and the intercultural communication of the Maritime Silk Road is still weak. By excavating and combing the source of raw materials, technical characteristics, source and export development process of Guangzuo ivory carving, this paper discussed the relationship between overseas market expansion of Guangzuo ivory carving and intercultural communication on the Maritime Silk Road, and puts forward the following understandings: (1) Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, especially from the 17th to the mid-19th century, ivory materials were mainly obtained through the Maritime Silk Road trade with the South China Sea as the starting point. (2) The typical ivory carvings exported in the 17th-19th century included ivory balls, baskets, fans, jewel cases, sewing boxes, card cases, letter holders, and brooches etc. In spite of the category, the quantity of ivory products is far less than the other export goods. But the Guangzuo ivory carvings were still one of the important export commodities at that time for its high material value, craft skills, unique characteristics in artistry, appreciation and cultural compatibility. (3) The exquisite skills, styles and decorative patterns of Guangzuo ivory carving not only inherited Chinese traditional crafts, but also absorbed overseas skills, and were strongly influenced by European consumer culture at the meantime. The Guangzuo ivory carvings exported to the western world are actually the ODM(original design manufacturer) products made by local craftsmen in reference to the needs of overseas customers, which are representing the wisdom of Chinese skilled craftsmen and the integration of multicultural exchanges. (4) The success of the Guangzuo ivory carving foreign trade during the 17th to the 19th century showed that the intercultural communication and mutual learning are important factors, even the key factors, for expanding the international market, which may provide a typical paradigm for other precious jade and stone products exporting to foreign countries or expanding the international market today.

The Craft Progress and Artistic Innovation of Chinese Jade Article in the Han Dynasty: Taking the Han Dynasty Jade Unearthed in Anhui Province as An Example

Han Dynasty is an important era in the development history of Chinese jade articles. Some rare and precious jade articles unearthed from the Han Dynasty tombs in Anhui Province are important proofs of the craft progress and artistic innovation of jade articles in the Han Dynasty. These jade articles show that the jade craftsmen at that time could skillfully apply a variety of complex crafts to jade crafting, and they also developed the high level skills of multi-layer jade carving and jade inlaying into metal. In the aspect of artistic creation, the craftsmen had realized the perfect combination of the function and aesthetics of the jade articles, and created more simple and realistic works. The review and analysis of these excellent jade carvings help us to have a deeper understanding of the material production level and the degree of civilization evolution of the Han Dynasty society, and it also provides some helpful illuminations for today's art design.

Exploration and Application of Double Track Teaching Mode of Jade Carving Course in Independent College: Taking Jade Carving Course of Guangzhou College of South China University of Technology as an Example

Based on the actual situation of jade carving course in Guangzhou College of South China University of Technology, through the comparison between the two track teaching mode and the traditional jade carving classroom teaching mode in China, this paper explores how the master studio and the university classroom can jointly cultivate the creative application ability of jade carving design talents. From the practice of curriculum teaching, we can conclude three construction stages of the two track teaching mode: 1.Early stage: With the help of master studios, we can cultivate students' jade carving skill and help the construction of jade carving laboratory; 2. Middle stage: Master studios and full-time teachers of the college jointly teach the jade carving design course; 3.Later stage: Multi course intersection to improve the overall teaching quality.Through the three-stage curriculum construction, the students' practical ability and expressive ability of the combination of skill and art, and teachers' jade carving creation level and teaching skill could be strengthened, and the construction of jade carving laboratory scould be improved. Finally, the orderly and healthy development of the jade carving technology creation course will earnestly be promoted.

A Brief Analysis on Characteristics of the Inheritance of Traditional Jade Carving Art

The development and inheritance of jade carving skills are the foundation of jade culture rooted in China. At present, the jade carving industry has entered a brand new period. With the rise and development of jade carving design in higher-level education, the traditional model of mentoring inheritance is obviously not applicable to the modern higher education system. Through the combing of the jade carving inheritance method, the advantages and disadvantages of each inheritance method can be effectively summarized. We should draw lessons from the advantages of the traditional inheritance mode, combined with the current higher education mode and resources. On the basis of the existing teaching mode, jade carving teaching methods more suitable for the modern higher education system are explored. It is helpful to cultivate high-quality jade carving talents with high design level and practical technical level. The inheritance mode of higher education and the accumulation of talent training will become an important carrier and channel for jade carving art inheritance in the future.

On the Influence of "the Same as Nature" on the Traditional Chinese Jade Carving

Sun Guoting, an aesthetician of calligraphy and painting in the Tang and Five Dynasties, put forward the argument that "the beauty of nature is the same as that of nature." in his book, sun Guoting indicates an argument in his book that “the difference between the watchman hanging his needle and hammering his dew, the strangeness of running thunder and falling stones, the frightening posture of flying beasts, the posture of Luan dancing and snakes, the posture of Jue'an decaying peak. In the face of danger, sun Guoting clouds are as heavy as clouds, or as light as cicadas' wings; guiding them, the spring notes, the mountain is safe; the slender moon points out the cliff in the sky He Han is one of the most famous stars in the world. It's the same as nature. It's not the result of physical movement.”

THREE-DIMENSIONAL CARVING ON JADE

The article discusses the technology and basic principles of three-dimensional jade carving in China, the historical development of the technology of processing the "national stone" of Celestial Empire. The main properties of jade that determine the technology of its processing and the nomenclature of stone-cutting products, as well as the advantages associated with this mineral in Confucian philosophy, are considered. It is shown that the properties of stone raw materials largely determine the master's idea and the subsequent design of the product. It is shown that studies of the features of the processed surface of carved jade products help to date their manufacture, and traceological studies clarify the features and techniques of the ancient technology of processing this mineral.

The difference of jade carving art of China and south Korea

한·중 수교 이래로 두 나라 간의 정치, 경제, 역사, 문화 등 방면에서 모두 밀접한 관계를 가지게 되었다. 그러나 비록관계는 밀접해졌지만 다른 사회배경 아래에 각자 독특한 의식형태(意识形态)와 문화특징을 형성하였다. 본 논문은 남양(南阳) 옥조제품과 춘천(春川) 옥조제품을 연구대상으로 하고 문헌분석법, 비교분석법과 제품 실증분석법을 통해 한국과 중국의 옥조제품 조형(造型)예술표현의 형식과 조각기법 등 방면에 분석을 진행하고 관련 데이터 정보를 통계 및 정리한다. 창작소재, 문화표현, 장식문양(装饰纹样), 등을 통해 양국의 옥조문화 및 조형예술 표현방식의 동질성과 차이점(差异性)을 분석한다. 우선, 본 논문은 한·중 옥조의 문화발전 및 현황에 대한 이론에 대해 기술한다. 그리고 옥조시장의 현황을 분석 연구하여 그 창작현상의 배경을 탐구한다. 다음으로 체제별, 문화별, 사유별, 심미적으로 옥 조형성에 대한 조형 관념을 정리한다. 춘천옥과 남양옥은 옥석이 다른 클래스에 속하며 옥석이 성분, 색깔, 재질에 차이가 있음을 밝힌다. 논문의 3장은 춘천옥과 남양옥의 옥조제품의 표현내용, 조형적 특성, 색채, 문양, 조각기법을 분석하여 양자의 동일성과 차이점을 찾아내고 분석하여 결론을 낸다. 옥조각 디자인에서는 단순한 전통 디자인을 버리고 시대의 특색을 반영한 옥조각의 부가가치를 높여주는 문화적인 요소를 반영한 제품을 고안해야 한다. 옥 조각품 문양, 형태, 색채 등의 빈도 분석 데이터를 결합하여 소비자가 선호하는 관광문화 아이디어 상품을 고안하여야 한다. 옥조각 관광문화 아이디어 상품을시장화와 상품화, 그리고 패션화의 길을 가며, 한국과 중국 양국 간의 문화 발전을 촉진한다.

The Evolution of Chinese Jade Carving Craftmanship

The Evolution of Chinese Jade Carving Craftmanship

Hongshan households and communities in Neolithic northeastern China

Analysis of a large sample of household artifact assemblages from residential zones dating to the Hongshan period (4500–3000 BCE) in northeastern China complements regional-scale settlement study and excavation of house structures, platforms, and tombs. Prestige differentiation between household units is recognizable but modest. Productive differentiation is also present, indicating a very small degree of economic interdependence between households involving the utilitarian goods of daily life. Exchange did transcend both local and regional-scale communities, but movement of goods seldom exceeded a few kilometers. Standards of living were similar across households, with no sign of wealth differentiation. Confirming what has previously been suggested about the role of belief systems in Hongshan social integration, the strongest differentiation detectable in the household evidence involved religious roles and ritual activities. The elaboration of ceremonial architecture and funerary ritual of the Hongshan core zone is thus seen not to correspond to larger regional-scale communities, greater projection of political power, a more specialized economy, larger-scale exchange of goods, or accumulation of wealth. These commonly imagined aspects of early complex society were strikingly underdeveloped in Hongshan society, given its complex ceremonial architecture, elaborate burial treatment of presumed ritual specialists, and famous jade carvings.