Chinese Porcelain during Ming and Qing Dynasties Presented by Si Hongbo

Contents A Brief History of Chinese Ceramics and the Development of Porcelain in Ancient China. The Techniques, Skills and Secrets in Designing and Producing Porcelain Wares during Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Culture and Influence of the Chinese Porcelain during the two Dynasties.

Overview Once-fired High temperature Mainly blue-and-white First made in China

A Brief History Chinese ceramics were invented during the Neolithic Period. True development began in Tang Dynasty --- tri-color pottery. Believed that under-glaze blue and white porcelain was first made then. Potters of the Ming dynasty perfected the quality of the porcelain.

A Brief History Jingdezhen is the capital of Chinese porcelain. The quality of Ming porcelain is definitely superior among all time. Porcelain was enriched with the innovation of five-colored wares during the Qing Dynasty. The quality of Chinese porcelain began to decline from the end of the Qing Dynasty.

Techniques and Skills Porcelain is made from kaolin and petuntse. Glasslike, translucent, and strong ceramic Blue pigments are from cobalt oxide. Under-glazing

Techniques and Skills

Chinese porcelain is distinctively different from the pottery made in Europe during the same period. It is admired for its whiteness and clearness. Thinner but harder Glaze does not wear or fade away with use.

Techniques and Skills Significant developments in porcelain production during the Ming dynasty Wide usage of multicolor glaze Practice of putting the artisan's signature, kiln's title and the year the piece was made at the bottom of each piece

Techniques and Skills

Culture and Influence Blue and white porcelain reached the height of its technical excellence during the later years of the reign of the Kangxi emperor. This tea caddy was produced during the Kangxi period. Translucent body; lakes and mountains with blazed rocks

Culture and Influence In English, the word “china” has become synonymous with high-quality porcelain. In ancient China, high-quality porcelain wares were not commonly seen in people’s houses. Most were used in royal families. Nowadays, traditional styles are being reproduced, and modern elements are being added into the design and production.

Culture and Influence Chinese porcelain had influence in Asia and Islamic world as well as in Europe. The plate shown was made in England. Willow pattern was an entirely European design

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