Stone Carving

Stone carving is an ancient narrative art form of chiseling designs into stone to document history and culture. It reflects technicaland artistic achievements, found on temples, monuments, and everyday objects.

Stone carving has roots in ancient civilizations worldwide. In China, it flourished during the Tang and Song dynasties. The Dazu Rock Carvings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) blend Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian themes.

In the West, Greek and Roman stone carvings shaped classical architecture and sculpture, influencing aesthetics to this day.