AbstractThis study focuses on the wood carving art of the Wang Grand Courtyard, aiming to uncover its intrinsic artistic value and formal aesthetics through a systematic investigation grounded in fine arts research. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the visual structure, compositional logic, and material expression of the carvings, while also considering potential strategies for their preservation and reinterpretation in the context of contemporary art.A qualitative research methodology was adopted, involving ten semi-structured interviews with selected participants, including intangible cultural heritage (ICH) inheritors, traditional craftsmen, and art scholars. The sampling adhered to principles of purposiveness and representativeness to ensure both technical insight and disciplinary diversity. The interviews explored key dimensions of wood carving practice, such as motif selection, technique application, compositional design, symbolic layering, and current transmission practices. Data were th.....