Analysis of the public art value of Huizhou three carvings from the perspectives of biomechanics and biology: Digitization, inheritance, and their impact on the development of museum city

This paper explores the three carvings in Huizhou from a novel perspective integrating cell molecular biomechanics. Taking the stone carving, wood carving, and pottery carving of the Ming Dynasty as examples, after gathering relevant literature via the network and classification, microscopic and scanning techniques were employed. The granite used in stone carving, at a cell molecular level, consists of silicate minerals with strong covalent bonds. These bonds endow the stone with hardness and resistance to deformation. The cells and molecules within the granite are arranged in a crystalline lattice, which dictates its mechanical properties. Mahogany in wood carving has cellulose and lignin molecules. The lignin provides rigidity and hydrophobicity, protecting the wood cells from moisture and external mechanical stresses. In pottery carving, the clay particles are sintered together during firing, creating a new molecular structure. The formation of a grease protective film and oxide on the brick carving is a result of molecular interactions at the surface. This layer can be seen as a self-assembled molecular barrier, similar to how cell membranes protect cells. The axisymmetric modeling and downward center of gravity influence the stress distribution at a molecular scale. A streamlined shape may reduce air or fluid resistance, minimizing mechanical forces acting on the carving's surface molecules. The delicate material with small particles implies a specific microstructure that affects its mechanical behavior. Understanding these cell molecular biomechanical aspects not only reveals the hidden scientific secrets of Huizhou carvings but also aids in their conservation and restoration. It enriches our comprehension of their durability and aesthetic qualities from a microscopic and molecular vantage point, further enhancing their cultural and digital significance in the context of the museum city's development.