JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v8i9.8409ArticleApplication of Chinese Ethnic Minority Themes in Contemporary Figurative Sculpture Creationhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/8/9/10.26689/jcer.v8i9.8409ZhangWenxian2024892024-09-30In the field of contemporary sculpture creation, the rich culture and historical depth of Chinese ethnic minorities have attracted the widespread attention of artists. These creations not only emphasize external features such as ethnic costumes, totems, or life scenes but also touch deep spiritual contents including historical stories, religious beliefs, and living habits of ethnic minorities. This paper discusses the integration process of Chinese ethnic minority themes in figurative sculpture creation and the inheritance of the profound spirit of ethnic groups in this process. At the same time, this paper also places the diversified expression and innovative practice of these themes in sculpture art in the context of the new era for investigation and explores the far-reaching influence of its development on promoting cultural inheritance and artistic innovation.

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