潮州木雕作为中国四大木雕之一,是传统的建筑装饰艺术,多髹漆贴金,风格富丽堂皇,始于唐宋时期,至清代发展达高峰。进入20世纪以后,随着生活方式与社会环境的改变,潮州木雕先后经历了民国时期的承袭与衰败,新中国成立后的复兴与动乱,以及改革开放后的转型发展。作为一个地方的文化符号和标志,在过去的一百年间虽历经磨难,但仍显示出强大的生命力和经久不衰的魅力。 As one of the four major woodcarvings in China, Chaozhou woodcarving is a traditional architectural decoration art with multi-tiered lacquered gold and magnificent style. It started in the Tang and Song Dynasties and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty. Since the 20th century, with the change of life style and social environment, the carvings of Chaozhou have gone through the succession and decline of the Republic of China, the revival and turmoil after the founding of New China, and the transformation and development after the reform and opening up. As a cultural symbol and symbol of a place, it has shown great vitality and enduring charm over the past hundred years.