木彫刻は、木地が土台を作るのに対し装飾の役割を果たします。
建築装飾の歴史は、仏教伝来以降の飛鳥時代から始まり、法隆寺金堂の雲斗栱の渦が彫刻の始まりとされています。
やがて建築を支える用材以外にも彫刻を取り付け、絢爛さを競い合うようになります。
仏壇・仏具の彫り物は、龍や獅子等の『動物』や花や唐草等の『静物』等多岐に渡ります。
勿論新調だけではなく欠損部の補造等修復技術が必要なことは言うまでも有りません。
Wood carvings act as a decoration while the woodwork provides the foundation.
The history of architectural decoration starts from the Asuka period after the introduction of Buddhism, and it is said that the sculpture of the whirlpool in Kumotokyou at the main hall of Horyuji Temple. Eventually, other than the materials that support architecture, sculptures will be attached, and it
become to for dignity.
The carvings of Buddhist altar and Buddhist equlpment range from "animals" such as dragons and lions to "plant" such as flowers and arabesques. Needless to say, it is necessary to use not only make newproducts techniques but also repair techniques such as repairing defects.
出典:寺院建築-飛鳥時代より