北京古建筑的砖雕

雕刻艺术是中国建筑艺术不可或缺的重要组成部分。北京砖雕以朴实、庄重、简洁、典雅为特点。北京砖雕题材以花卉为多，动物、人物较少；以浮雕为最常见，经常采用拼接的方法。北京砖雕做工精细，一般不加打磨，以见刀法之功，棱角之锐。

Brick carvings of traditional architecture in Beijing

Sculpture art is an indispensable part of Chinese architectural art. Beijing brick carving is characterized by simple, solemn, concise and elegant. The themes of Beijing brick carving are mostly flowers, but few animals and figures. Relief is the most common, often using the method of splicing. Beijing brick carving fine workmanship, so generally do not polish.