Lingnan Plaster Moulding, Guangdong, China

Lingnan Plaster Moulding, Guangdong, China If you think plaster moulding is boring and monotonous, maybe you have never seen Lingnan Plaster Moulding (or gray sculpture). Of course, they are not always gray, but rather colorful. This fascinating art form, also craft, comes from the Lingnan region in southern China. It has been adding vitality to walls and roofs for centuries. The recorded Plaster Moulding process can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty in China (884 AD) and is mainly popular in the Pearl River Delta area of Guangdong Province. There were also records of this craft in the Song Dynasty (1197 AD), which were mainly used in religious occasions, such as temples. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, plaster moulding was common in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Because they were mainly used in temples, mansions and other buildings, they also became a symbol of richer or nobles.
Colorful Plaster Moulding about Animals and Landscapes To make Plaster Moulding, materials used include: hydroted lime, paper ribs, straw, miner pigments, steel nails, and steel wire. The proces of Plaster moulding is: draw the draft, make the skeleton, wrap the skeleton with hydroted lime, shape the details with paper ribs, make color paper ribs, paint, stay still in the dry place for a week. Actually the process is similar to the one of making clay ornaments.
Colorful Plaster Moulding about Humans and Architectures Today, Lingnan gray sculpture faces challenges from modernization but is recognized as an important intangible cultural heritage, with ongoing efforts to preserve traditional techniques and creatively reinvent its representation in contemporary contexts. As a visitor or just a passerby, when you stroll past an old Lingnan mansion, please look up. Spot the gray relief of a vivid drawing, then marvel at its Relief-like three-dimensional structure.

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  1. gaiOctober 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM

    Very informative – well done! Use of punctuation could be better though.

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  2. AhmedOctober 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM

    1. .
    Ok I ready ur Lingnan Plaster Moulding, Guangdong, China
    1. The post effectively traces the history of Lingnan Plaster Moulding, providing specific historical periods that enrich the narrative.
    2. The use of phrases like "adding vitality to walls and roofs" paints a vivid picture of the art form.
    1. Spelling and Grammar: There are several typographical errors (e.g., "hydroted" should be "hydrated," "proces" should be "process"). Proofreading would help maintain ur professionalism.
    2. Technical Details: While the description of materials and processes is interesting, uh I was really overwhelmed by the art techniques. A simpler explanation would be better we are not expert guys.
    3. UMMMM: The transition between sections could be smoother. Like u link z historical significance 2 current challenges in a more fluid manner would strengthen product ok
    • Encouraging readers like me to share their experiences or thoughts at the end of each post could foster a community dialogue. Thnx ahmed

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