Status Quo and Preservation of Zhejiang Dongyang Woodcarving of the Ming Dynasty

Dongyang woodcarving is one of the excellent ancient traditional handicrafts with a long history.According to the status quo of Dongyang woodcarving of the Ming dynasty,the paper expounds the preservation value,specifically the art features of Dongyang woodcarving of the Ming dynasty,including the historical evolution,artistic characteristics and cultural traditions.The paper studies Dongyang woodcarving of the Ming dynasty by field surveys,explores and sorts out the best of folk culture,local customs,religious thought and aesthetic meaning,as well as attention and protection of excellent folk crafts and arts.