The Beauty of Ceramics: Treasures of Shanghai Museum

Описание: Pottery is a great invention in the history of human civilization. It is the very first human-made object that was created by changing the physical property of raw material.

China's invention of the mature green glazed porcelain, which appeared in the late Eastern Han period, has made great contribution to the development of human civilization. Porcelain is a crown jewel in the ancient Chinese civilization and was only produced in China for a long time in history. Porcelain is the vehicle that introduces and spreads Chinese culture to the world. The manufacture of Chinese porcelain also exerts a lasting influence on the ceramic industry of many other countries in the world.

An outstanding genre of traditional Chinese handicrafts, Chinese ceramics enjoy a long history of production and a wide popularity with myriad products. Ceramic wares have been produced continuously in China till today since its invention around 20,000 years ago. They are versatile daily necessities for everyone. The kaleidoscopic Chinese ceramics encompass a wide range of possibilities: polychrome glazed potteries made in the Tang dynasty (618-907), elegant celadon in the Song dynasty (960-1279), stately imperial porcelains in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, as well as porcelains made in folk kilns that tell the story of this secular world.

The history of Chinese ceramics not only showcases the birth, growth, and prosperity of Chinese ceramics, but also the role that ceramics play in the history of ancient Chinese society, culture, arts and crafts, as well as its contribution to the communication between China and the world.

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