Great Compendium of Chinese Cultural Relics·Ceramics Volume

Author: Peng Qingyun
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Publish Date: 1998-09-01
Features: The history of Chinese ceramics is long. As early as ancient times, the ancestors of the Chinese nation began to produce pottery. Over the long course of history, the craftsmanship of white pottery in the Shang Dynasty saw significant improvement, and the original celadon pottery with a high-temperature glaze was initially created, marking the beginning of a new era in ceramic history. To promote Chinese culture, further advance the field of cultural relics and museums, and explore the historical, scientific, and artistic value of ancient ceramic craftsmanship, the "Dictionary of Chinese Cultural Relics Essence" (Ceramic Volume) was compiled to meet the needs of academic research and reference for ceramic professionals and knowledgeable young people. The book is written and compiled by cultural relics and museum professionals in China. It collects discoveries from Chinese archaeology in this century and classic works, listing 1,565 entries, reflecting the artistic characteristics of each period in ceramic history. It represents the essence of Chinese cultural relics. The entries in this book are organized by the name of the cultural relic, and each type of artifact is arranged in chronological or dynastic order. The descriptions of the entries generally include the name of the artifact, its era, material, size, weight, production features, historical value, artistic value, place of origin, inheritance history, and collection unit.