Ceramic pottery

Author: Lang Shude/Jia Jianwei
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The Gansu painted pottery is a treasure in the world heritage collection and a gem in the long-standing and rich cultural history of China. The Majiayao culture pushed prehistoric painted pottery to its peak, with the comprehensive use of multiple colors, the perfect combination of shapes and patterns, the dazzling variety of motifs and designs, and the exquisite craftsmanship, composing the most brilliant chapter in the history of Chinese painted pottery. This book takes painted pottery from Majiayao, Xindian, and other cultures as its main subject for research and narration, exploring the culture, aesthetics, handicrafts, and living conditions of prehistoric humans. Illustrated with both text and images, it is an excellent book for collectors and enthusiasts of painted pottery.