The iconic blue-and-white porcelain we have come to know as “fine china,” became popular around the time of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). It became such a highly sought after piece of artwork that people used other materials in an attempt to replicate the authentic pieces. Pottery makers in the West tried to imitate the beautiful white and blue porcelain with earthenware but it was not nearly as beautiful as the pure porcelain that was being made in China by the Chinese pottery makers. “People have copied not only objects but the way they were made from the beginning of time. Now the most famous example of this is porcelain. It was a closely guarded secret in China and for centuries western ceramicists tried to make porcelain. And they really can’t do it until the 18th century - Takes hundreds of years even though they are busy copying the forms and shapes.” (Alan Chong). This shows the extent people were willing to go to get their hands on the luxurious porcelain. Mass production of the blue-and-white china started in the fourteenth-century in Jingdezhen; Often referred to as the porcelain capitol of China. Two pieces that illustrate this difference in material are a piece from Jingdezhen in the mid-fourteenth century and a piece titled Blue and White Dish with a Merchant Ship made around the …show more content…
As seen in the nameless piece discussed previously, putting a spin on one cultures designs can appeal to another in different ways. The Chinese porcelain was highly sought after and seen as a luxurious item due to its beauty and because it was rare. Western pottery makers were not able to make the pure porcelain like the Chinese until the eighteenth century. The desire for porcelain played a huge impact in the way trade was conducted. It allowed different countries to experience different cultures within their homes through the multicultural designs and influences of Chinese
The China floods of 1931 is known as possibly the worst natural disaster of all time. The 1931 Chinese floods were a series of horrible floods that decimated China and lasted around three months. The death toll ranges from one hundred and forty-five thousand to four million people and floods were estimated to have affected over twenty eight million people. Large amounts of people drowned during the flood but some died from waterborne diseases. The cause for the floods were many independent variables which combined to create a dramatic flood that came to China overnight. This natural disaster could have actually been averted if proper flood control measures had been put in place and followed.
story is that according to a Chinese myth there were two brothers and one was very
As a young child, my grandmother’s china cabinet was enchanting. When the sun streamed through the cabinet at the perfect angle, pink patterns created by glass dishes were splayed on the green shag carpet. Of course, I was not interested in the glassware that produced the light display, I was just intrigued by the display itself. As I grew, my grandmother explained these two pale pink glassware sets were known as Depression Glass. Like many other women, my great grandmother collected the sets piece by piece, and they became her pride and joy. Although they may not be made of high quality glass, these cups, plates, and bowls are priceless family heirlooms that remind us that beauty can be found in the bleakest of times, even during the
All artists are influenced by the culture they are from. Our experiences and the environment in which we were raised shapes us, and thus the works we produce as artists. This essay will discuss, compare and contrast two artists from different cultures, and their ceramic artworks, with a focus on how their cultural background has influenced their art. The artists that will be discussed are Janet Fieldhouse, who is influenced by her Torres Strait Islander heritage and Aboriginal artist Dr. Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher.
Also, the setup of the table and other decorations also seeks to portray a cultural image that influenced people 's views. Ths might seem stereotypical, but it has its practcalities. This cultural image gives the consumer an impression that the food made or the products sold are authentic, which is the whole reason that they visit those cultural places in the first place, which is to get a taste of other cultures.
However, the golden age of Japanese ceramics did not really begin until the sixteenth century when the tea master Sen no Rikyū popularized the tea ceremony. In his refinement of this art form, Rikyū found beauty in the earthly and natural forms of pottery and thus commissioned the production of “raku ware,” which today, is considered the pinnacle of Japanese pottery. Notable for its ruggedness and imperfections, raku ware made Rikyū into a central figure in the establishment of the wabi-sabi aesthetic. In the beginning, the textures and colors of wabi-sabi vessels were left to develop naturally. However, over time, several wabi-sabi artists began experimenting and even developed techniques to intentionally create these alterations. Obviously, the exact shape and form of an imperfection cannot be controlled but the intention can be realized in an oxymoronic “controlled natural look.”
Things happen occasionally , such as current events , but sometimes they come out as mysteries. In the 1930's there was this girl , her name was Aiyana Blue. Aiyana was smart , quiet , and didn't talk very much. She didn't have a home nor a family to stay with , meaning she was homeless. The next day something mysterious happened and , trust and believe I will tell you what.
In this essay, Native American ceramics have been selected to demonstrate how the classical forms have impressed our factual knowledge of Native Americans, moreover, how the classical forms have influenced the modern pottery that is produced today. Also, this essay will vaguely explore how the artist’s culture have shaped their ceramics.
The Bluenose was a fishing, and racing schooner. The boat was fast, and as a result won lots of races. It was designed by William Roue, and built in 1921 by Smith and Rhuland. The Bluenose was launched in Lunenburg on March 26th 1921. The captain of the Bluenose was Captain Angus J. Walters. The boat was eventually sold to the West Indies, where it became a freighter, carrying bananas and other cargo. The boat hit a coral reef off of Île à Vache, Haiti on January 28th, 1946, ending its life.
The early agricultural societies of China was one of the most advanced cultures of that time. The effect that China had on the history of the world is phenomenal and its history is just as impressive. There were many technological and sociological innovations that made early China as advanced as it was. One of the reasons for its quick success was its environment.
To start off with, getting out of the car after a twelve hour car ride is the best feeling in world. When I got out of the car the first thing I noticed where how many people there were and how salty it smelt. It's so salty around the beach you could even taste the salt in the air. Newport Beach is one of the most famous beaches around California so there's tons of people. Everyone is doing something from swimming in the cold dark blue ocean, to getting a tan, or even playing spikeball everyone is enjoying their day at the extremely hot beach. When wanting to jump into the water you have to run across the hot gold metallic sand. Right before you jump into the chilly water your parents make you apply
The Blue Lake is one of the four cirque lakes found in central Australia, the other threec irques, Cootapatamba, Albina, and Club are not as deep as the Blue Lake. Its valley contains the one of the best-developed glacial features in the Kosciuszko National Park alpine area of New South Wales. It was recognised as a wetland of international importance on 17 March 1996 when a 320-hectare (790-acre) area, comprising the lake and its surrounds, including nearby Hedley Tarn, was designated Ramsar Site 800 under the Ramsar Convention on
Have you ever gone swimming? If so, has the water ever seemed, just sort of, weird? Has the water ever tried to tug you down? In New Jersey, a mysterious watering hole has been reported to pull people down into its depths. The Blue Hole interests people with its mysterious origin, strange appearance, and the many deaths that it has caused.
Istanbul Blue, a restaurant in a small shopping center in Vienna, Virginia. It is a place that serves turkish food and is loved by many people. Some popular foods on the menu are Lahmacun, which is a jaw dropping turkish pizza, Doner kebab, which is a thin slice of meat stuffed in bread with a variety of vegetables, and more! They also serve one of turkey’s most popular drinks Ayran, which is just yogurt,water,salt, and ice combined together and it's utterly delicious.
In the film “China Blue”, a seventeen year old girl, Jasmine Li, works in a Chinese jeans factory. From this documentary we learn about the pay Jasmine was receiving for her hard work, half a Yuan an hour which is equal to about six US cents. We also learn about the condition of the factory and dorms, the rules that the workers have to abide to, and how important these factories are. From just these sweat shops we learn about the economic, social, and political problems that has arisen in China. It also shows us inequality and inequity of the society in China.