Thematic Production and Reference Bibliography

References and news links

References
Lin, H., Huang, S., & Guo, P. (2013). Lukang Luban banquet album. Chaoyang Lukang Association.


Wu, H. (1994). Supervision works album of religious artifacts sculptures in Changhua County. Changhua County Government.


Matsuhisa, A. (1984). Introduction to Buddha statue carving. (Translated by Chen, Chi-Ming). Daxia.
Ji, C. (2001). Buddha statue carving. Art Books.


Changhua County Cultural Bureau Artist Section. (2024). Outstanding artist in Changhua County in the category of three-dimensional crafts: Unique craftsmanship, infinite artistry—Lin Hsin-Fa. Retrieved from https://www.bocach.gov.tw/LIN-HSIN-FA.htm


Lin, M. (2022). The exhibition of Master Ah Fa's Statue Sprucing Craftsmanship is showcased at Changhua Art Museum, displaying exquisite craftsmanship in vivid manifestations. https://youtu.be/2w94fGtmq7Y?si=3MH1_oQXWN6o26nF


Three Major Cable TV Companies. (2022). What art does episode 27 "Makeup Buddha Painting Traditional Crafts, Mei Yu-Chen Min-Fang Western Painting Solo Exhibition". https://youtu.be/DbOZ1zRCIIk?si=y-su5NZXY2BOz1Du


Lin, H. (2023). Restoration of the Mud Sculpture Guanyin Bodhisattva in Tanshui Tan Water Pavilion. https://youtu.be/ejA7m7IZc7c?si=pOMEa76Ump9VuERi.


Lin, H. (2021). Restoration of the flexible Mazu deity statue by Master Afa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5mD5ZrLXJY.


Lin, H. (2021). Statue Sprucing process by Lin Hsin-Fa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M7SpIQ7BuU.

 

News Reports
Liberty Times. (2021, November 5). The face of Mazu is blackened... restored to a compassionate appearance by his skillful hands, presenting a solemn golden body again. Retrieved from https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/life/breakingnews/3727315


Central News Agency. (2023, June 24). Lukang Luban banquet gathers top figures in the craft industry across Taiwan, with 108 tables. Retrieved from https://www.cna.com.tw/postwrite/chi/344715


Media Transmission Corporation. (2023, January 23). Master Afa Lin Hsin-Fa, who reproduces the divine charm with skillful craftsmanship. Retrieved from https://www.cmmedia.com.tw/home/articles/38024


PeoPo Citizen Journalism Platform. (2022, February 28). "Master Afa's Aesthetic of Deities" Lin Hsin-Fa's Statue Sprucing Craft Exhibition, experiencing religious art of reverence. Retrieved from https://www.peopo.org/news/573746

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Narrative

My school


The Miraculous Master A-fa 

Statue Sprucing Craftsmanship

Craftsman Master A-fa

An Interview with Master A-fa

Statue Sprucing mandala

 

Years as an Apprentice 

A Childhood Immersed in Craftsmanship

Apprenticeship to Learn the Craft

The Early Stages of Learning

Sticking to Studies

Life of Apprenticeship

Becoming a Master After Seven Years of Apprenticeship

Creating His Own Way

Chronology of Master A-fa 



Entrepreneurship and Innovation 

Settled in Changhua

Difficulties and Challenges in Starting a Business

Growth against the Trend

Becoming Famous Far and Wide

The Crisis of Inheritance

Devotion to Inheritance

Commitment to Inheritance and Promotion

Taking Root

 

Statue Sprucing Craftsmanship 

Origin

Techniques

Materials

Restoration of Statues

The posture and facial expression of the statue

Cleaning up

Taboos of statue sprucing 

Master A-fa statue sprucing Video

 

 

Public Television 

Preparations before the Interview

Go to Nanyao Temple for on-site video shooting

A Visit to Master A-fa’s Buddhist paraphernalia shop

First encounter with gold

Lacquer thread carving experience

Public Television

 

Interviews and tours 

The interview with Mr. Tsai

Sweetness and bitterness experienced in statue sprucing

Class tour for promotion

Questionnaire statistical analysis

Lacquer thread game

Carving game

Comic Little Theater


Thematic Production and Reference Bibliography

Production process experience

Interesting details behind the project

Contribution and gain

Curriculum Integration

References and news links

Quiz