Identification of Porcelain Patterns from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (Seasonal Flowers Volume)

Author: Tie Yuan
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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. Its patterns are diverse, especially the seasonal floral patterns, which are widely represented, rich in themes, and display highly skilled and varied techniques, with styles varying across different dynasties. For example, the Ming dynasty's compositions are (random and spontaneous), with a free and unrestrained artistic style, while the Qing dynasty's layouts are strict and meticulous, with fine brushwork. This book includes over 550 pieces of Ming and Qing dynasty seasonal floral patterned objects, categorized into chapters such as "Seasonal Flowers," "Plum Blossoms," "Chrysanthemums," "Peach Blossoms," "Orchids," "Camellias," "Morning Glories," and "Hawthorns" based on plant types and compositional methods. It provides detailed explanations on aspects such as layout, painting techniques, and colors, along with dating and identification. In the process of discussion, it not only compares patterns vertically across different dynasties but also horizontally between imperial and civilian kilns, as well as authentically versus counterfeit pieces. To help readers better understand the temporal characteristics of floral patterns, selected close-up enlargements of certain patterns are provided. This addresses the past drawback of such books, which often focused on the big picture while neglecting the small details, allowing readers to identify similarities and differences in subtle aspects with strong supporting evidence.