Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Qing dynasty blue-and-white porcelain is a major category of porcelain production during the Qing dynasty and is favored by collectors. Whether it is because Qing dynasty blue-and-white lacks the rich, vibrant luster of Ming dynasty blue-and-white, or because its market price is far lower than that of Ming dynasty blue-and-white, there have been very few books devoted to Qing dynasty blue-and-white porcelain. This book addresses this issue by providing a detailed introduction to the development and changes of Qing dynasty blue-and-white porcelain and its typical characteristics throughout history. For instance, it covers the Ming-style influence in the blue-and-white of the Shunzhi period, the celadon-washing features of Kangxi blue-and-white, the elegant and smooth quality of Yongzheng blue-and-white, the profound yet unfrivolous style of Qianlong blue-and-white, the bright and light characteristics of Jiaqing blue-and-white, the floating effect of Daoguang and Xianfeng blue-and-white, the dark brown spots of Tongzhi blue-and-white, the Western-style blue of Guangxu blue-and-white, and the vibrant and brilliant quality of Xuantong blue-and-white. Additionally, it explains the various colorations of blue-and-white from each dynasty through the use of close-up images, enabling readers to identify patterns and offering a targeted, highly practical approach.