Every part of the complex is a treasure for it was crafted in great details. A traditional Chinese guardian lion in front of the academy's gate. The lion usually come into a pair but its partner was not in the photo. The lions symbolised protection for the site and more importantly for the people inside.
Pottery of the ridge of the front gate featuring the 8 immortals.
Passed the front gate, here is the main entrance of the academy.
Similar to the guardian lions, this stone drum is also come into a pair. Moreover, it carries a symbolic meaning of protection. The drums will produce noise if any bad people go into the site.
A pair of Door Gods is responsible to keep evil spirits from entering.
In traditional Chinese ceiling structure, the horizontal pillars (樑) are used to support the roof.
More beautiful and lively potteries on the ridges. The craftsmanship is just amazing.
Apart from pottery, wood carving was a master art in China as well. A lively dragon looks it is running down from the ceiling.
These grapes looks so real.
Brick carving also plays an important role as decoration.
Transformation from raw materials into art pieces.
Typical setting of a sleeping room.
Huge beautiful rock decoration usually owned by the rich only.
An outdoors garden for resting.
The academy now houses Guangdong Folk Art Museum. Among all, I prefer paper cutting most because it shows the greatness of an artist simply by simple tools, ie. paper and scissors.
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