From cultural heritage to platformized craft: Visual participation and cultural governance in China's jade-carving art
International Journal of Cultural Studies
Published online on February 16, 2026
Abstract
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This article examines how jade carving in Guangzhou, a traditional craft with deep cultural meaning, is being reshaped by the combined forces of digital platforms and state policy. Drawing on interviews with artisans and intermediaries, visual analysis of ...
This article examines how jade carving in Guangzhou, a traditional craft with deep cultural meaning, is being reshaped by the combined forces of digital platforms and state policy. Drawing on interviews with artisans and intermediaries, visual analysis of ...