The Handbook of Marks on Chinese Ceramics

The Handbook of Marks on Chinese Ceramics

Author: Gerald Davison

Publisher: Han-Shan Tang

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Information on "origins and development of the Chinese written language" precedes the extensive catalog of marks, including marks in regular kaishu script, marks in zhuanshu seal scripts, symbols used as marks, directory of marks, and list of potters.


Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Ceramics

Author: Rose Kerr

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781851772643

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This book describes the production of porcelain of the Qing Dynasty, setting it against a broad historical and political background. It covers pieces made for the imperial court, as well as those in wider use. Information on techniques and on kiln construction is linked with descriptions of the personalities behind the industry, and clear photographs of makers marks are included.


How to Read Chinese Ceramics

How to Read Chinese Ceramics

Author: Denise Patry Leidy

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1588395715

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Among the most revered and beloved artworks in China are ceramics—sculptures and vessels that have been utilized to embellish tombs, homes, and studies, to drink tea and wine, and to convey social and cultural meanings such as good wishes and religious beliefs. Since the eighth century, Chinese ceramics, particularly porcelain, have played an influential role around the world as trade introduced their beauty and surpassing craft to countless artists in Europe, America, and elsewhere. Spanning five millennia, the Metropolitan Museum’s collection of Chinese ceramics represents a great diversity of materials, shapes, and subjects. The remarkable selections presented in this volume, which include both familiar examples and unusual ones, will acquaint readers with the prodigious accomplishments of Chinese ceramicists from Neolithic times to the modern era. As with previous books in the How to Read series, How to Read Chinese Ceramics elucidates the works to encourage deeper understanding and appreciation of the meaning of individual pieces and the culture in which they were created. 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.


Pre-Tang Ceramics of China

Pre-Tang Ceramics of China

Author: William Watson

Publisher:

Published: 1991-01

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 9780571154333

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Early Chinese wares rival those of the Tang and the Song periods for their boldness and imagination, mastery of technique and decoration, the shaping of forms and the use of materials. This book makes extensive use of recent excavations and research in China to examine pre-Tang ceramics.


Chinese Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain

Author: Chen Kelun

Publisher: LONG RIVER PRESS

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781592650125

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Illustrated guide to the major forms of Chinese porcelain art from prehistory to the Qing Dynasty.


The Ceramics of China

The Ceramics of China

Author: Gloria Mascarelli

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764318436

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Over 7000 years of Chinese pottery and porcelain in text and pictures, from Neolithic times through the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911. Illustrations follow the evolution from the earliest pottery tomb figures to the fine porcelains created by edicts of nineteenth century Chinese Emperors. The book features over 400 color photographs, a Time Line of selected historical events, and values in today's marketplace for each pictured item.


Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Ceramics

Author: Laurie Barnes

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780300112788

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The product of a ten-year collaboration among eminent American, Chinese, and Japanese scholars, Chinese Ceramics offers a new perspective in interpreting the oldest and one of the most admired Chinese art forms, from its technological aspects to its aesthetic value. The volume includes a chapter on Chinese export ceramics that delves into Chinese trade activities and ceramic wares made for export as well as a chapter about the authenticity of Chinese ceramics, discussing issues related to connoisseurship of this Chinese art."--Pub. desc.


Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Ceramics

Author: British Museum

Publisher: British Museum Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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Presents 50 selected highlights of this world-renowned collection ... The accompanying text gives brief details and draws out their most significant features"--Cover flap.