Appreciation of FineCeramic Art · Blue and White, Underglaze Red, Multicolored Glaze

Author: Zheng Niansheng / Liu Yang, Editors
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Chinese ceramics have a long history and are renowned worldwide, deeply favored by people. The ceramic industry in Jingdezhen, known as the "Porcelain Capital of China," dates back to the Han Dynasty. After the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Jingdezhen porcelain gained fame. During the Tang Dynasty, the famous "Celadon" and "Huo Kiln" in Jingdezhen produced porcelain that was celebrated globally. Since the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty in the Jinde era, Jingdezhen's ceramic art had already become world-famous. Representative kilns of this period, such as the Xianghu Kiln, Hutan Kiln, and Yangmeiting Kiln, were renowned for their celadon, characterized by lustrous, jade-like glazes, exquisite craftsmanship, and intricate carving techniques that rivaled the fame of Ding Kiln's porcelain. Over millennia, Jingdezhen's ceramic art has developed a unique set of creative methods, distinctive national forms, specialized techniques, and artistic styles. Studying and summarizing the origins, art, and evolution of Jingdezhen's ceramic art is of great importance for promoting Chinese ceramic art and inheriting the fine traditions of ancient culture. The book "Jingdezhen Ceramic Art Masterpieces Appreciation" comprehensively showcases the masterpieces of ceramic art from various periods in Jingdezhen from a historical perspective. It not only helps us understand the history and outstanding achievements of Chinese culture but also displays the cultural charm of the Chinese nation, leading us into a harmonious and elegant realm of perfection. The book "Jingdezhen Ceramic Art Masterpieces Appreciation" is extensive in scope, meticulously categorized, and written by a team of expert scholars specializing in Jingdezhen ceramics. It systematically elaborates on the general development of Jingdezhen's ceramic art over millennia and provides key insights into appreciating its artistic value.