Crumbling clay figures, worn with time and neglect, became a symbol of rebirth to Mexico City photographer Álvaro Alejandro López when he created his 24-image series, “The Breath of Life.” Sculpted as ...

Huishan clay figurines from East China's Jiangsu Province date back to 1,000 years ago. Compared with those found in northern China, clay figurines made in Huishan are short and their facial ...

From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional Chinese medicine, from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritage weaves the tapestry of Chinese identity. For centuries, the ...

TIANJIN, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- All his life, Zhang Yu has insisted on having only one store, despite the fact that a single work with his signature on it can fetch over 10,000 U.S. dollars. "I must ...

In a studio adorned with antique charm in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Zhang Yu delicately rotated the clay sculpture with his left hand while skillfully carving intricate details with a tool ...

Zhang Yu, the sixth generation maker of "Clay Figure Zhang", kneads a figurine at his workshop in Clay Figure Zhang Art Gallery in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 28, 2018. "Clay Figure Zhang" is a ...

In a studio in Tianjin, a clay statue of the writer Lu Xun stands apart from the more familiar figures of Chinese folklore that surround it. Unlike the bright works traditionally associated with the ...

How can art and culture from the past survive in a globalized world? Inheriting the treasure of art and culture from the past thousands of years, young Chinese have created a new trend - Guochao, or ...

Young toy lover Aiden Ting with his mother, Elaine Yap, with some of his many self-made clay toys and certificates. (Moganraj Villavan@FMT Lifestyle) Upon meeting Aiden Ting for the first time, you’ll ...

Mix white, brown and yellow clay until you get a color that you like, making sure that you have enough of it for the head and the hands. Mix the silver and white clay to create the hair color. After ...

This object was featured on the BBC Radio Wales religious affairs programme "All Things Considered" on behalf of writer Sally Humble- Jackson. A clay figurine which Sally made in an art class and ...