How did I become an old artist?

Chapter 91 The National Stone Shoushan Stone, the representative of Chinese jade!

The next day, Zhao Chen drove the little German Shepherd to Fuzhou.

After seeing so many excellent handicrafts last night, Zhao Chen became more and more looking forward to what he was going to do next.

In the afternoon, Zhao Chen arrived in Fuzhou and found a homestay where dogs could be raised.

Fuzhou.

Seeing this city, Zhao Chen felt quite emotional.

There were six major cities in the Song Dynasty, and Fuzhou was one of them. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Fuzhou had a population of more than 59, and its commodity economy and trade were very developed.

Moreover, during the Song Dynasty, Fuzhou produced a total of 10 literary champions, 11 military champions, and 2247 Jinshi.Fujian Province is also a well-known scientific research province, and it is the province with the most champions in history.

Even today, the exam questions here are still abnormal.

Therefore, Zhao Chen felt that this place was very cordial.

In the evening, Zhao Chen started the live broadcast.

The broadcast did not start for a day, and many netizens waited very anxiously.

So as soon as the broadcast started, a lot of people entered the live broadcast room.

Seeing the unfamiliar scenery in the live broadcast, everyone immediately became interested.

【Master, what is this place? 】

【Looks like they're out for a trip? 】

Zhao Chen explained: "I'm currently in Houpu Village at the foot of Gushan Mountain in the eastern suburbs of FZ City. I plan to buy two better Shoushan Stones here in the next two days."

"Shoushan Stone Carving is a traditional art of FZ City and a national intangible cultural heritage."

"Shoushan Stone Mine was mined in the Southern Song Dynasty, but it was only through the development of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties that Shoushan Stone Carving became an industry."

"Shoushan stone carving techniques are rich and diverse, exquisite and skillful, and there are many patterns."

"During the Southern Song Dynasty, when the Shoushan stone first came out, the best Shoushan stone carvings were royal tributes."

In the live broadcast, it is a spacious modern village.The economy of this village is a bit weak, but there are two-story buildings everywhere, which is almost as prosperous as the town.

[It turned out to be a village in Fuzhou, no wonder the architectural style is so familiar. 】

【Is the master going to play sculpture again? 】

[I heard from the master before that there is no money to hire a special sculptor for house decoration, so I have to do it myself. 】

[Good guy, does the carving mean that if you can come by yourself, you can come by yourself? 】

At this time, I only heard Zhao Chen say:
"A beautiful large-scale Shoushan stone carving may cost hundreds of thousands of yuan, and it often takes several months to carve it out."

"The cost is too much for me."

"Money should be saved."

Hearing his words, many netizens immediately said:

[Brother Chen, if you burn a few more kilns of porcelain, you will have everything! 】

[Yes, now you are a master of official kiln porcelain art, and your works are very valuable! 】

【Isn't it a matter of minutes to make money? 】

[Good guy, can the stone carving come by itself? ! 】

Zhao Chen led Xiao Hei back and walked forward. This village has a special Shoushan Stone Carving Factory, and Zhao Chen has already contacted here in advance to buy stones.

Nowadays, the production of Shoushan Stone is less and less, and it is very difficult to buy.

And this thing is not easy to send by courier, so Zhao Chen came here in person.

There are still many Shoushan stones in the carving factory.

Zhao Chen has to design the finished product he wants to carve according to the shape of the stone.

Not long after, Zhao Chen came to the carving factory.

Factory director Wu Dehua received him.

Wu Dehua said to him: "Now the output of Shoushan stone is getting less and less, and the stone is very difficult to buy."

"We still have a few in this warehouse, see which one you want."

"But there are not many big stones left."

The two came to the Shoushan stone processing factory at the back. Two engravers were constantly carving with picks and hammers, and they seemed to be working very hard.

Zhao Chen explained to the netizens in the live broadcast room:
"Large natural stones are difficult to carve industrially. After all, the shapes of stones are different, and it is impossible to use machines to carve according to the mold, so the market for hand-made stone carvings has always been very broad."

"Many of the large-scale stone sculptures we see are actually not carved out of a piece of natural stone, but cast from industrial materials, but the appearance looks the same as stone."

"It's also the power of technology and industry."

There are many Shoushan stones in the warehouse behind.

These stones are of different sizes, odd shapes and colors.

Shoushan stone has more than ten colors, and the color is very beautiful. It is precisely because of this that the works carved out of Shoushan stone can be widely circulated.

[These stones look very beautiful! 】

[It feels like jade. 】

[Nonsense, Shoushan Stone is a national stone, and it can be designated as a national stone by our country, how good do you think it is. 】

【what?National stone?This is the first time I heard this statement! 】

Netizens watching the live broadcast exclaimed again and again.

Everyone did not expect that these magnificently colored stones are actually the national stones of China!

At this time, Zhao Chen looked at the exquisite Shoushan stone raw materials in the factory, and a touch of joy filled his expression.

"China is known as the country of gems and jades, because there are 332 kinds of gems and jades in our country, including 51 kinds of gemstones, 121 kinds of jade, 12 kinds of organic gemstones, 122 kinds of ornamental stones, and 26 kinds of inkstones."

"In October 2002, Shoushan Stone was named the 'National Stone of China' by the Huaxia Gems and Jade Association."

"This kind of stone is indeed a representative of Huaxia's stone."

Zhao Chen said with emotion.

Hearing that Zhao Chen confirmed this point, the netizens in the live broadcast room looked completely different when they saw the Shoushan Stone again.

Traditional handicrafts and beautiful animals and plants, if you add the word "country" in front of them, your identity will be completely different.

Chinese painting, national treasure, national flower.
These all represent one or several of the best cultural symbols of a country.

They reflect people's love for the country and strong national feelings, and can even be said to be a symbol of the national spirit.

Shoushan stone is the one that best represents Chinese stone culture among hundreds of kinds of jade in China.

"I need Xiangshi now."

"Shoushan Stone pays attention to the ingenuity of the phase stone, which is to conceive and create momentum according to the shape, color and texture of the stone, so as to integrate the natural hue and handicraft to achieve a natural effect."

"So, Shoushan stone carving is not only about craftsmanship, but also about artistic design."

"Good stone carvings will not have any stitching, they are all natural."

Zhao Chen looked at the stones of different sizes in front of him.

Every time he saw a stone, the general appearance of the stone carving would appear in his mind.

Shoushan stone can carve figures, animals, landscapes, flowers and birds, fruits and vegetables, and there are many kinds.

"Boss, what do you want to carve out?" the boss Wu Dehua asked.

"For the time being, I plan to carve two foxes, two big geese, and a dog. I may also want to carve cats and ducks later, so I bought a few more."

Zhao Chen replied truthfully.

"It's all animals?" Hearing Zhao Chen's words, Wu Dehua showed surprise.

"Well, I have this idea."

"Among stone carvings, people are the most difficult to carve, because it is very difficult to carve facial expressions and demeanor. Then there are animals."

"Carving animals also requires demeanor and temperament. This kind of thing can't be made by hand, but by feeling and a feeling in the heart."

"Many people don't feel that way at all. Even the craftsmen in our carving factory don't carve animals so vividly."

Wu Dehua said with emotion.

"In comparison, landscapes, flowers and birds, insects and fish are easier to carve."

Hearing Wu Dehua's words, several little guys in the yard suddenly appeared in Zhao Chen's mind.

Two big dumb geese, two cute foxes, and a little black back squatting at his feet listening to his speech.

"I was going to try it."

"And I plan to visit Master Lin Xiangyun tomorrow to learn his techniques."

Zhao Chen replied with a smile.

"You actually know Master Lin?" Wu Dehua exclaimed.

Lin Xiangyun is a representative inheritor of Huaxia Shoushan Stone Carving, a national master of Shoushan Stone Carving, and a member of Huaxia Arts and Crafts Society.

His Shoushan stone carving machine is very skillful, and his sculpture works have won many national and provincial competition awards. He has also traveled to Magnesia, Singapore and other countries for academic exchanges.

It's just that now at the age of 86, he has retired from the sculpture circle for eight or nine years, and has no more works, and has gradually disappeared from people's sight.

"Well, I've seen the bear he carved, it's very beautiful, so I want to visit it." Zhao Chen nodded and said.

(End of this chapter)