The Civilization Slept in the Land - The Outlook on Heritage and Innovation of Folk Art from the Xiao Guo Clay Sculpture

摘要

Xiao Guo clay sculpture in the city of Cang shan is the outstanding representative in the Chinese folk sculpture art. Meantime it can also be known by foreigners as the most folk artistic handwork full of the oriental color. This article is mainly illustrated from three aspects, which is the unique style of Xiao Guo clay sculpture, its heritage dilemma in development and the choice of creation rooted intradition. The article is trying to use objective and rational way to show the fact that only when rooted in tradition can Xiao Guo clay sculpture get the protection and heritage in the real sense.