In the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, porcelain is undoubtedly a dazzling pearl. China's porcelain-making technology has a long history, and has unique expressions and development trends in various historical periods.
In the special historical stage of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, despite social turmoil and frequent wars, its porcelain industry still flourished. During this period, the porcelain produced was varied, the shape was novel and unique, the decorative patterns were rich and diverse, and the tire quality was delicate and hard, the glaze was smooth and translucent, and the colors were bright and bright, both the artistic value and the practical function have reached an unprecedented height.
Why, then, was the level of porcelain making so high during this period? Let's explore the characteristics and contributions of each of these aspects one by one.
About the technical aspects of the kiln. The ancients said that "everything is difficult at the beginning", and in the early days of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the war in the northern region made the pottery and brick industry almost paralyzed. However, due to the small influence in the southern region, it was gradually emerging, and began to gradually explore some new kiln structures and technical methods. Among them, the most famous is the emergence of dragon and phoenix two-style kilns (i.e., flat-bottomed standing fire) in the early Song Dynasty, and the later emergence of advanced technologies such as the double-chamber bifolio inverted flame type, which promoted the development of the porcelain-making industry at that time to a certain extent.
On the handicraft aspect. Before the Tang Dynasty, China's porcelain-making skills were basically made by skilled craftsmen, and the output was not high and the efficiency was low. However, in the period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, with the progress of science and technology and the improvement of social productivity, people paid more and more attention to the artistic pursuit of product design, and began to try to use more refined technical means to improve work efficiency and product quality. If the painting is carried out by underglaze painting, the painter must not only have a deep painting foundation, but also master the skills of pigment and brushwork to complete.
During this period, many outstanding artists and craftsmen also emerged. They have integrated their own unique aesthetic concepts into their works, and created a number of highly distinctive works, adding infinite charm to the ancient porcelain-making culture of the mainland. For example, the famous "Mackerel Lotus Pattern Jar" was made by a minister named Zhao Shihai, and it won a piece of praise from later generations for its exquisite patterns and gentle atmosphere.
Looking back at the ceramic production and kiln technology of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it is not difficult for us to see that although it has experienced all kinds of hardships and hardships, this is an inevitable process in the process of social development. And it is precisely because of the existence of this arduous spiritual strength that our ancestors were able to maintain their enthusiasm high in the face of difficulties, thus creating a series of great achievements that are breathtaking!