Identification of Porcelain Patterns in the Ming and Qing Dynasties - Volume on Figural Patterns (Old Antiques Series)

Author: Tie Yuan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain holds an extremely important position in the history of Chinese ceramics. The decorative techniques of porcelain are diverse, among which the depiction of human-themed patterns accounts for a significant proportion in Ming and Qing porcelain decorations. Not only are the content extensive, themes rich, and techniques superb, but the styles are also varied. For instance, the color tones of Chenghua imperial kiln human-themed patterns are soft and tranquil, with elegant and subtle brushwork; the lines are concise and refined, capturing lifelike expressions; while folk kiln patterns feature sparse compositions and smooth lines. This book includes over 650 pieces of Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain featuring human-themed patterns, with decorative scenes such as historical figures, mythological figures, landscape figures, symbolic figures, dramatic and novel characters, scholars, beauties, and children's play. It provides detailed elaborations, comparisons, analyses, and identifications of human-themed patterns from various dynasties. This includes comparisons of authenticity, contrasts between earlier and later periods, as well as differences between imperial kilns and folk kilns. At the same time, it vividly and naturally presents historical stories related to the porcelain designs to readers, enabling them to comprehensively grasp the relevant knowledge of these patterns and appreciate their historical significance. This helps a broad audience improve their overall appraisal skills.