Foreword Chapter Ⅰ The Stunning History of Chaozhou Woodcarving The Origin of the Exquisite Craftmanship The Developing Craft for Both Humans and Deities Chapter Ⅱ The Exquisite Craftsmanship of Chaozhou Woodcarving Ingenious Carving and Gold Coating Crafting Intricate Figures in Small Spaces Chapter Ⅲ The Present and Future of the Chaozhou Woodcarving Facing Up to the Challenges Innovation and Modernization Afterword Acknowledgments