中國南朝陵墓石刻

《中國南朝陵墓石刻》是一部以中、英文雙語出版的著作，深入介紹了中國南朝石刻藝術的歷史和文化價值。

南朝石刻歷史悠久，距今已有1600年，具備世界文化遺產的特質，這些石刻不僅是中國南朝時期雕塑藝術的巔峰，也對後代雕塑藝術產生了深遠影響。南朝石刻以其多元的文化傳統、審美創新和豐富的內涵，成為中國雕塑藝術史上的珍貴遺產，反映了中國南朝時期的獨特文化和時代特點，並在國際雕塑藝術史上佔有重要地位，彰顯了中國古代雕塑的美麗升華和本土文化的絢爛綻放。

本書以翔實的史料和圖片，詳述南朝石刻千年承載的歷史文化，對研究者和愛好者都具有重要的參考價值。南朝陵墓石刻以其高大的石獸和誇張的內蘊力量著稱，這些石獸如麒麟、天祿、辟邪等，風格上承漢晉，下啟隋唐，生動表現出當時的文化思想和藝術風貌。它們用立體圓雕手法雕刻而成，展現出壓倒一切的氣勢和無盡的生機與想象力，為世界各國讀者提供了寶貴的原始素材，有助於促進東西方文化交流，增進對中國南朝文化的理解和掌握。

Mausoleum Stone Carvings of China's Southern DynastiesTombs in China is a bilingual publication in Chinese and English that provides an in-depth introduction to the history and cultural value of stone carving art from the Southern Dynasties of China.

The history of these stone carvings dates back 1,600 years, and they possess the qualities of a World Cultural Heritage. These carvings represent the pinnacle of sculptural art during the Southern Dynasties of China and have had a profound impact on later sculptural arts. Renowned for their diverse cultural traditions, aesthetic innovations, and rich connotations, the stone carvings of the Southern Dynasties are a precious heritage in the history of Chinese sculptural art. They reflect the unique culture and characteristics of the era and hold an important place in the international history of sculpture. These carvings highlight the sublime beauty of ancient Chinese sculpture and the vibrant flourish of local culture.

The book, with detailed historical materials and images, elaborates on the millennia-long historical and cultural significance carried by the stone carvings of the Southern Dynasties. It is of great reference value to researchers and enthusiasts alike. The stone carvings of the Southern Dynasties' tombs are known for their imposing stone beasts and exaggerated intrinsic power. These beasts, such as the qilin, tianlu, and bixie, inherit the styles of the Han and Jin dynasties and foreshadow those of the Sui and Tang dynasties. They vividly express the cultural thoughts and artistic styles of their time. Carved in a round and three-dimensional manner, they exhibit an overwhelming presence, boundless vitality, and imaginative creativity, providing valuable original material for readers worldwide. This contributes to the promotion of cultural exchange between the East and the West and enhances the understanding and appreciation of Southern Dynasties' culture in China.