Just wanted to share this informative documentary which explores the origins of porcelain in the 10th century, the explosion in trade between Europe and China of porcelain from the 17th century, and how European manufacturers began imitating Chinese porcelain from the late 18th century.
Enjoy!
Interesting video highlighting how jade was discovered during China's Stone Age and explains the history and journey it's taken to become so popular in Chinese art and culture.
Insightful documentary about Chinese history and culture. The documentary briefly mentioned Kublai Khan, Emperor Xuande, Yongle and Kangxi, but spoke at length about Emperor Qianlong.
Given his great love for Chinese ceramics and art, I'm not surprised that the National Palace Museum's collection was essentially from Emperor Qianlong's era.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeKBI-85RcY
Brief video detailing the history of Fencai (aka famille rose) porcelain during the Qing dynasty.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiiMyztnSM
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An old, beautiful ink block with carvings of a poem, dragon and scholar.
Length: 29cm.
Width: 25cm.
Height: 3cm.
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While this video may have not have covered much about the rich history of China's ceramics, I was definitely moved and inspired by this 92-year old superwoman's dream to build her own $880,000 porcelain palace (over the course of 10 years)!
