Chinese ceramics are one of the most significant forms of Chinese art and ceramics globally. They range from construction materials such as bricks and tiles, to hand-built pottery vessels fired in bonfires or kilns, to the sophisticated Chinese porcelain wares made for …

Within this gallery of almost 1,700 objects are examples of the finest Chinese ceramics in the world, dating from the third to the 20th century. Some are unique creations, while others were mass-produced in batches of several hundred at a time.

Chinese pottery, objects made of clay and hardened by heat: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, particularly those made in China. Nowhere in the world has pottery assumed such importance as in China, and the influence of Chinese porcelain on …

This guide provides a deep dive into the world of Chinese ceramics, exploring its history, types, notable production centers, and tips on where and how to appreciate these artifacts during your travels in China.

2019年5月24日 · No other period in China’s history is so closely associated with ceramic production than the Ming dynasty. Its porcelains have attained such recognition that the word “Ming” has almost become a generic term for any piece of …

2014年10月18日 · Chinese ceramic ware is an art form that has been developing since the neolithic period. There are two primary categories of Chinese ceramics, low-temperature-fired pottery or táo (陶, about 950–1200 ℃) and high-temperature-fired porcelain or cí (瓷, about 1250–1400 ℃).

Chinese Ceramics range from construction materials such as bricks and tiles to hand-built pottery vessels fired in bonfires or kilns to the sophisticated porcelain wares made for the imperial court. The first types of pottery were made about 11,000 years ago, during the Paleolithic era.

Chinese ceramics were categorized into three main groups: those produced for the imperial court's use or distribution, those crafted for a discerning Chinese clientele, and those intended for Chinese market or export. Altar vase (late 18th century) by …

From exquisite jars, bowls, bottles, and dishes to the elegantly sculpted Chan Patriarch Bodhidharma and the gorgeous Vase with Flowers of the Four Seasons, How to Read Chinese Ceramics is a captivating introduction to one of the greatest artistic traditions in Asian culture.

Understanding the use, production, and international export of Chinese ceramics is invaluable for the comprehension of the history of China’s society, art, aesthetic ideology, technical expertise, lifestyle, foreign trade, and civilization itself.