Great Wall of China

Author: Xiong Liao
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: During the late Qing Dynasty and the subsequent period in ancient China, with the decline of feudal dynasties and the disappearance of imperial kiln porcelain production, a large number of ceramic masters emerged, renowned for their skills in painting, carving, and sculpture. They broke away from traditional ceramic art creation, rose as pioneers, and forged a new path. The porcelain creations they made, such as cinnabar-glazed porcelain, green-and-blue landscape porcelain paintings, ink-painted porcelain, famille rose porcelain, carved porcelain, and sculptural works, were vibrant and radiant. Today, these pieces have become rare and invaluable works of porcelain art, making them highly sought-after collectibles. This book introduces all the ceramic masters of that era and their typical representative works, revealing the artistic styles and schools they developed after gaining early acclaim in painting and later delving into the field of ceramics. It holds academic research value. The book provides a detailed introduction to the origins, significance, and classification of porcelain decoration, including glaze decoration, underglaze painting, blue-and-white porcelain, underglaze red, blue-and-white underglaze red, overglaze painting, Ming Chenghua doucai, Ming blue-and-white five-color porcelain, Kangxi ancient color, Qing dynasty enamelware, Yongzheng five-color porcelain, Qing dynasty famille rose, late Qing and Republican shallow cinnabar porcelain, sancai, and stamped patterns. It features bilingual (Chinese-English) annotations and is primarily illustrated with color plates. It showcases the historical trajectory of the development and evolution of Chinese porcelain decoration, while also offering in-depth and accessible critiques of the era-specific characteristics and cultural connotations of various porcelain paintings. It is a comprehensive work that combines exemplary, academic, informative, and practical qualities. It is not only an important reference for the identification of ancient Chinese porcelain but also a valuable toolbook for art creators and design professionals.