This book systematically discusses the origin, formation and development of Chinese coloured sculpture from a historical point of view. It combines a great number of historical documents and pictures to elaborate the styles and characteristics of coloured sculpture works of different dynasties in a comprehensive manner. Then it summarizes the modeling concepts and expression methods traditional coloured sculpture developed over thousands of years, and makes an objective and incisive analysis of many problems in ancient Chinese sculpture. It is an important exploration and summary of experience for the teaching, creation practice and theoretical research of contemporary coloured sculpture from both theoretical and practical perspectives, which is of realistic guidance significance and long-term impact on the promotion of national art and the diversified development of contemporary sculpture.