LEE Chian-wei

LEE Chian-wei is a Professor at the Master’s Program of Culture and Social Innovation, Feng Chia University. His work focuses on cultural heritage preservation, particularly examining religious artifacts and material culture in Taiwan.

• Key research areas: Cultural Antiquities, Taiwanese Folk Religious Relics, Chinese Gold and Silverware
• Major publications: Over 40 journal articles and 50 monographs/book chapters

His research combines historical inquiry, scientific dating methods, and stylistic analysis to investigate religious sculptures like Mazu deities, exploring gender representations and political symbolism embedded in cultural artifacts. Recent studies analyze imperial banners in Mazu temples and dating techniques for sacred statues.

LEE has contributed to conservation frameworks through works like Wenwu pucha yu zhanxing fenji zuoye shouce (2018), a cultural relic survey and classification handbook. His interdisciplinary approach bridges art history, anthropology, and heritage studies.