Jade Carving Wisdom and Identity of Zhang Jiawei’s Huai School

Abstract

The topic of this research is Jade Carving Wisdom and Identity of Zhang Jiawei's Huai School. The purposes of this study were: 1) To conduct an in-depth study of Zhang Jiawei's research on the historical background of the development of jade carving in the Huai School, 2) to identify the current development status of jade carving in the Huai School, 3) to enhance the current heritage and development of jade carving in the Huai School. Observation and interviews were conducted with five main data providers, eight practical data providers, and 18 general data providers.

The results of this study were: 1) Chinese jade carving art has a long history, and jade carving techniques hold an important position in traditional Chinese culture. Huai school jade carving has continuously evolved with societal advancements, deeply rooted in the political, economic, cultural, and other backgrounds of each era. 2) The current development status of Huai school jade carving is facing challenges such as a lack of successors, difficulties in inheritance, limited innovation, a shrinking market, and a lack of resources, which hinder the progress of traditional jade carving culture. 3) Through the study of the development of Huai school jade carving, it is concluded that for China's jade carving industry to thrive, it needs to integrate current Chinese traditional culture with modern aesthetics. This underscores the necessity of blending jade carving creativity with contemporary culture. By analyzing the factors leading to these issues, the following countermeasures are proposed: establishing a Chinese jade carving brand, systematically developing a comprehensive jade carving theory and skill training program, enhancing jade carving skills, and expanding economic audiences.

The conclusions drawn from this study can provide reference in the following aspects: 1) Zhang Jiawei has had an important influence on intangible cultural heritage inheritance education, industry history research, industry development, and policy formulation. 2) Zhang Jiawei has solidified the talent foundation for the traditional Chinese jade carving industry. 3) Zhang Jiawei has promoted the development and cultural protection of Chinese jade carving art.

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