Foreword
Porcelain, as a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, not only carries a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also occupies an irreplaceable and important position in the glorious history of Chinese culture. Porcelain has developed and matured since the Eastern Han Dynasty, and has a history of nearly 2,000 years, mainly celadon in the early stage, and later produced white porcelain; the porcelain technology of the Tang Dynasty was further developed, forming a pattern of "green in the south and white in the north"; porcelain kilns in the Song and Yuan dynasties were all over the country, showing the situation of a hundred flowers blooming, the simple and practical utensils and the cultural elements with a great sense of design were perfectly blended, containing pure and elegant artistic taste, carrying the people's yearning for exquisite life, making the porcelain of this period become a classic that is difficult to surpass.
In the New Year, in order to thoroughly implement Xi Jinping's cultural thoughts, promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and enrich the spiritual and cultural life of the people, Pingliang and Tianshui worked closely together to jointly hold the "Porcelain on the Elegance - Chenlong New Year Song Jinyuan Porcelain Special Exhibition", which collected 159 pieces (sets) of porcelain from the Song, Jinyuan and Yuan dynasties collected by Tianshui Museum, Pingliang Museum and Zhuanglang County Museum, covering tea sets, wine sets, tableware, study utensils, etc., from the kiln mouth, craftsmanship, aesthetics, The function shows the charm of the ancient charm of porcelain from multiple angles, so that the audience can feel the outstanding beauty of traditional art, understand the highlight moments of history, strengthen cultural self-confidence, enhance cultural consciousness, and actively participate in the innovative practice of building a happy and beautiful new Pingliang.
Unit 5 Flowers on porcelain
Cizhou kiln is a well-known kiln in the north that flourished in the Song and Jin dynasties, and in the Song porcelain full of elegant, soft and delicate temperament, Cizhou kiln is undoubtedly an alternative but not negligible existence. It does not deliberately pursue perfect shape, pure glaze, Cizhou kiln is completely relying on the "art of decoration" to reach the pinnacle of a kiln. The craftsmen of Cizhou kiln used all kinds of brains and superb skills to support the poetry and painting of Cizhou kiln. With the use of scratching flowers, picking flowers, pearl ground, white ground black flowers, black ground white flowers, white ground black flowers and other decorative techniques to interpret a folk favorite theme, there are baby plays, flowers, animals and poetry and sayings, for the Song and Jin Dynasty people's life to add a touch of interest.
White ground brown amphora Yuan Dynasty
Collection of Pingliang City Museum
White ground black color fish algae pattern pot Song Dynasty
Collection of Tianshui City Museum
"The fish is in the algae, and there is a head to be awarded. The king is in the pickaxe, and he is not happy to drink.
The fish is in the algae, and there is a tail. The king is in the pickaxe, drinking and having fun.
The fish is in the algae, depending on its pu. The king is in the pickaxe, and there is his dwelling. ”
- "Xiao Ya Fish Algae"
This poem depicting fish algae is derived from the Book of Songs, which depicts the leisurely movement of fish swimming in algae and pampas grass. Fish, homonym Yu, so the fish algae pattern in the traditional culture means that there is more than wealth, more than every year.
Cizhou kiln white ground black color baby play lotus pot Song Dynasty
Collection of Tianshui City Museum
Infant play is a common decorative theme in Song Dynasty porcelain, among which the infant play of Cizhou kiln is the most expressive. The theme of the infant play of Cizhou kiln is often painted in black color, and the brushstrokes are smooth and natural, vivid and vivid.
Cizhou kiln white ground black color fish lotus pattern basin Song Dynasty
Collection of Tianshui City Museum
Cizhou kiln white ground black color grass leaf pattern pot Song Dynasty
Collection of Tianshui City Museum