Revival of Ancient Arts: Ceramic artists' skills revealed in documentary
1 year, 1 month ago

Revival of Ancient Arts: Ceramic artists' skills revealed in documentary

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As a country with a rich history and splendid civilization, China has witnessed the passing down of numerous forms of intangible cultural heritage which continue to flourish today. China Daily recently launched the documentary series Revival of Ancient Arts, filming inheritors and modern artists who are dedicated to preserving and reviving ancient arts. The first episode delves into the rich cultural legacy of ceramics and highlights how artisans working today continue to innovate and push the boundaries of this art form, using traditional techniques as well as exploring new methods and materials. In this episode, inheritors and artists who live in or hail from Jingdezhen, known as China's porcelain capital, in East China's Jiangxi province, present how ceramic art is made and created, share their insights into developing traditional ceramic art as well as their commitment to preserving and reviving the ancient techniques of ceramic making through practical efforts.

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'Revival of Ancient Arts': Threads of a lustrous legacy
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'Revival of Ancient Arts': Threads of a lustrous legacy

China Daily  

As a country with a rich history and splendid civilization, China has witnessed the passing down of numerous forms of intangible cultural heritage which continue to flourish to this day. China Daily recently launched the documentary series Revival of Ancient Arts, filming inheritors and modern artists who are dedicated to preserving and reviving ancient arts. Recognized as a national-level intangible …

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Legacy of the south South China's Guangdong province has been a gateway for exchanges between the country and the rest of the world since ancient times. The exhibition, running until Feb 16, is the latest installment of Ink Splendor and Cultural Context, a series in which the national art museum collaborates with art museums around the country that rotate exhibits …

'Revival of Ancient Arts': Threads of a lustrous legacy
1 month ago

'Revival of Ancient Arts': Threads of a lustrous legacy

China Daily  

As a country with a rich history and splendid civilization, China has witnessed the passing down of numerous forms of intangible cultural heritage which continue to flourish to this day. China Daily recently launched the documentary series Revival of Ancient Arts, filming inheritors and modern artists who are dedicated to preserving and reviving ancient arts. Recognized as a national-level intangible …

'Revival of Ancient Arts': Threads of a lustrous legacy
1 month ago

'Revival of Ancient Arts': Threads of a lustrous legacy

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-18 14:50 As a country with a rich history and splendid civilization, China has witnessed the passing down of numerous forms of intangible cultural heritage which continue to flourish to this day. China Daily recently launched the documentary series Revival of Ancient Arts, filming inheritors and modern artists who are dedicated to preserving and reviving ancient arts. …

Firing up a shining past for porcelain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Firing up a shining past for porcelain

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Kilns ignited again as their storied history returns to life in front of new generation of admirers, Deng Zhangyu reports in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. In this installment, we take a walk through the Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, to examine the time-honored ceramic tradition of the city known as "China's porcelain capital". At its core, the Taoyangli …

Firing up a shining past for porcelain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Firing up a shining past for porcelain

China Daily  

Kilns ignited again as their storied history returns to life in front of new generation of admirers, Deng Zhangyu reports in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. In this installment, we take a walk through the Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, to examine the time-honored ceramic tradition of the city known as "China's porcelain capital". At its core, the Taoyangli …

Masterful Wood Carving: Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Craftsmanship in Huizhou
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Masterful Wood Carving: Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Craftsmanship in Huizhou

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Traditional arts and crafts have left a stunning legacy of art in the Huizhou area, showcasing the intricate details and cultural significance of Chinese heritage. Master artisans like Kuai Zhenghua, a 62-year-old national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Huizhou wood carving, meticulously restore ancient wood carvings, revealing stories of legendary rulers and historical figures through clues and observations. Their dedication …

Modern Inspiration: Huizhou Carvings Captivate Modern Minds
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Modern Inspiration: Huizhou Carvings Captivate Modern Minds

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The article explores the enduring allure of Huizhou carvings in modern times. It highlights how the traditional style continues to inspire designers and artists, who reinterpret and apply its elements to contemporary buildings and artistic forms. The article showcases the intricate details and light and shadow effects of Huizhou carvings, emphasizing the beauty and cultural significance of the art form.

Families fired up about ceramics
3 months ago

Families fired up about ceramics

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Winter Sweet, a piece of blue-and-white ink painting ceramist Sun Tongxin does on a porcelain panel. In 2006, the Jingdezhen ceramic hand-making technique was included in the first batch of traditional skills in China's national intangible cultural heritage list. There are 1,899 inheritors of Jingdezhen's intangible cultural heritage, more than 90 percent of whom are engaged in the inheritance of …

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions
5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions

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Peng Wei's painting-sculpture on show. The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is showcasing the creations of six Chinese artists at a contemporary art exhibition in England. These artists have reimagined traditional Chinese art materials, infusing them with fresh interpretations. Titled Spirit Matters: Traditional Culture in Chinese Contemporary Art, the exhibition has transformed a gallery at the School of Art, Birmingham …

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions
5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions

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Peng Wei's painting-sculpture on show. The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is showcasing the creations of six Chinese artists at a contemporary art exhibition in England. These artists have reimagined traditional Chinese art materials, infusing them with fresh interpretations. Titled Spirit Matters: Traditional Culture in Chinese Contemporary Art, the exhibition has transformed a gallery at the School of Art, Birmingham …

Potters from across world drawn to China's 'porcelain capital'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Potters from across world drawn to China's 'porcelain capital'

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NANCHANG — Graduating from Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute in 2008 and gaining work experience elsewhere, Hao Xiwen has never lost his passion for ceramics. Upon returning to Jingdezhen, known as China's "porcelain capital", in Jiangxi province, he has wholeheartedly immersed himself in the ceramics sector through continued studies and entrepreneurial pursuits. "While my arrival in Jingdezhen may have been somewhat accidental, …

Exhibition spotlights ceramic city's growth story
7 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition spotlights ceramic city's growth story

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Visitors learn about ceramics through interactive multimedia installations. Co-hosted by the Southeast University and the government of Jingdezhen city, the exhibition shows the achievements of 30 years of hard work in studying Jingdezhen by the academic team led by Fang Lili, the director of the Institute of Art Anthropology of the Chinese National Academy of Arts. The exhibition vividly presents …

Chinese artist redefines porcelain art to go global
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese artist redefines porcelain art to go global

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Visitors appreciate Jingdezhen ceramic artworks exhibited in Paris in January. Japanese potters at that time thought Chinese ceramic artists were like 'porcelain fossils', only capable of painting and decorating ceramics," Lai said. He has visited Japan nine times and participated in three Asia-wide ceramic art festivals. Lai is a Chinese master of arts and crafts with an extended family heritage …

Creatives find their muse in small town culture
10 months, 1 week ago

Creatives find their muse in small town culture

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Young artisans sell self-made porcelain artworks at the Taoxichuan Spring and Autumn Art fair in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, in October. When Liu Yan visited Jingdezhen 11 years ago, she came across a pink peach-shaped celestial globe vase. "It was my second visit to Jingdezhen in 2013, when I saw the Qing Dynasty porcelain at the Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum. She …

Paris welcomes exhibition from China's porcelain paradise
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris welcomes exhibition from China's porcelain paradise

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A ceramic exhibition displaying 48 sets of ancient porcelain works from Jingdezhen opens in Paris on Jan 30. A ceramic exhibition displaying 48 sets of ancient porcelain works from Jingdezhen, in East China's Jiangxi province was unveiled in Paris on Jan 30, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Held at the …

Paris welcomes exhibition from China's porcelain paradise
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris welcomes exhibition from China's porcelain paradise

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A ceramic exhibition displaying 48 sets of ancient porcelain works from Jingdezhen opens in Paris on Jan 30. A ceramic exhibition displaying 48 sets of ancient porcelain works from Jingdezhen, in East China's Jiangxi province was unveiled in Paris on Jan 30, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Held at the …

Foreign inspirations in Chinese ceramics
1 year, 1 month ago

Foreign inspirations in Chinese ceramics

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Between the mid-6th century and the mid-8th century, China experienced a period of extensive and profound cultural exchange with Central and Western Asia. As a result, many Chinese ceramics from this era reflect a strong connection with the artistry of Central and Western Asia. A keen observer will discern that Chinese ceramics prominently incorporate typical motifs, such as foreign figures …

Porcelains from Jingdezhen showcased at the CIIE
1 year, 1 month ago

Porcelains from Jingdezhen showcased at the CIIE

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Porcelains from Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China, are displayed at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Area during the sixth China International Import Expo held from Nov 5 to10. Porcelains from Jingdezhen, known as the porcelain capital of China, were displayed at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Area during the sixth China International Import Expo, showcasing China’s rich ceramic culture …

Porcelains from Jingdezhen showcased at the CIIE
1 year, 1 month ago

Porcelains from Jingdezhen showcased at the CIIE

China Daily  

Porcelains from Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China, are displayed at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Area during the sixth China International Import Expo held from Nov 5 to10. Porcelains from Jingdezhen, known as the porcelain capital of China, were displayed at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Area during the sixth China International Import Expo, showcasing China’s rich ceramic culture …

Revival of Ancient Arts: Ceramic artists' skills revealed in documentary
1 year, 1 month ago

Revival of Ancient Arts: Ceramic artists' skills revealed in documentary

China Daily  

As a country with a rich history and splendid civilization, China has witnessed the passing down of numerous forms of intangible cultural heritage which continue to flourish today. China Daily recently launched the documentary series Revival of Ancient Arts, filming inheritors and modern artists who are dedicated to preserving and reviving ancient arts. The first episode delves into the rich …

Ceramic connections
1 year, 1 month ago

Ceramic connections

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A tea set created by Ocen Robert combines Chinese design with traditional Ugandan face mask motifs. CHINA DAILY Growth hub Chinese ceramic boasts a long history — it was a major commodity on the ancient Silk Road, making up a significant portion of the goods from imperial China that were traded. In line with the Belt and Road Initiative, efforts …

Jingdezhen: Sanctuary for intl porcelain artists
1 year, 2 months ago

Jingdezhen: Sanctuary for intl porcelain artists

China Daily  

Spanish artist Jaume Ribalta CHINA DAILY City strives to become global ceramic art hub revolutionized by digital economy. Ribalta's connection with Jingdezhen began five years ago when he embarked on a journey to explore the traditions and craftsmanship of Chinese porcelain. About one-tenth of the population thrives in related businesses, making Jingdezhen a hub for world-renowned ceramic artistry that continues …

When porcelain was the original 'made in China' sensation
1 year, 3 months ago

When porcelain was the original 'made in China' sensation

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A vase with tiger design from the Southern Song Dynasty. During the late Qing Dynasty, under the influence of the West, Chinese porcelain was being made in colors other than the green favored by the Song Dynasty.Some makers used glass and enamel techniques introduced from Europe to produce the multicolored ceramics loved by the imperial family at the Forbidden City. …

Piecing together the precious porcelain past
1 year, 4 months ago

Piecing together the precious porcelain past

China Daily  

Restored ceramics found at the former site of the Imperial Kiln, in Jingdezhen, present a variety of styles, forms, colored enamels and decorative motifs. He says that it was originally thought that doucai first appeared during the reign of Emperor Chenghua, and reached its peak soon after. "Doucai porcelain made during the reign of Emperor Chenghua is viewed as one …

Ceramic artist brings new approach to tradition
1 year, 5 months ago

Ceramic artist brings new approach to tradition

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By Lin Qi | China Daily | Updated: 2023-07-24 07:45 Wind, Zhu Legeng's work on display at his one-man exhibition, Creating in Inheritance, at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing. Being raised in a celebrated ceramic-making hub like Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, allowed Zhu Legeng to be nurtured, since childhood, by the diversity and dynamics of the city's long-standing handicraft …

Cultural heritage show produces the goods
1 year, 5 months ago

Cultural heritage show produces the goods

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A scene of Hi Producer features the crew of the cultural program Chuan Cheng, with actor Guo Xiaodong portraying the program's director and actress Zhang Nan playing a novice editor. A popular series, Hi Producer, which showcases 16 examples of intangible cultural heritage, has boosted tourism and the sale of cultural products in Suzhou, in East China's Jiangsu province, its …

Cultural heritage show produces the goods
1 year, 5 months ago

Cultural heritage show produces the goods

China Daily  

A scene of Hi Producer features the crew of the cultural program Chuan Cheng, with actor Guo Xiaodong portraying the program's director and actress Zhang Nan playing a novice editor. A popular series, Hi Producer, which showcases 16 examples of intangible cultural heritage, has boosted tourism and the sale of cultural products in Suzhou, in East China's Jiangsu province, its …

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth
1 year, 5 months ago

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth

China Daily  

This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows Denis Naymark in his studio in Chenjiafan village in the suburbs of Jingdezhen, East China's Jiangxi province. NANCHANG -- Tucked away in Chenjiafan village in the suburbs of Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital" in East China's Jiangxi province, Denis Naymark's studio stands in a league of its own, showcasing exquisitely crafted works …

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth
1 year, 5 months ago

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth

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This photo taken on May 1, 2023 shows the night view of the Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue in Jingdezhen, East China's Jiangxi province. INCUBATOR FOR DREAM SEEKERS Every weekend night, Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue comes alive with young entrepreneurs. "As of now, Taoxichuan has supported more than 20,000 young people under 36 to start businesses and find jobs," said Hua …

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth
1 year, 5 months ago

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth

China Daily  

This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows Denis Naymark in his studio in Chenjiafan village in the suburbs of Jingdezhen, East China's Jiangxi province. NANCHANG -- Tucked away in Chenjiafan village in the suburbs of Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital" in East China's Jiangxi province, Denis Naymark's studio stands in a league of its own, showcasing exquisitely crafted works …

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth
1 year, 5 months ago

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth

China Daily  

This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows Denis Naymark in his studio in Chenjiafan village in the suburbs of Jingdezhen, East China's Jiangxi province. NANCHANG -- Tucked away in Chenjiafan village in the suburbs of Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital" in East China's Jiangxi province, Denis Naymark's studio stands in a league of its own, showcasing exquisitely crafted works …

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth
1 year, 5 months ago

China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth

China Daily  

This photo taken on May 28, 2023 shows the ceramic sculptures of Li Zhenxing in Jingdezhen, East China's Jiangxi province. "The essence of ceramic culture inheritance lies in passing down the spirit of craftsmanship," said Zhan, a dedicated practitioner of wheel throwing for three decades. Collaborating with several institutions such as Peking University and the Palace Museum, the Jingdezhen Imperial …

Artisans continue to raise the roof
1 year, 10 months ago

Artisans continue to raise the roof

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Cui demonstrates the craft to apprentices at a factory. The craft behind the glazed tiles that adorn China's iconic architecture came close to extinction, but through the concerted efforts of a few dedicated people, is now thriving once more, Wang Qian and Sun Ruisheng in Taiyuan report. According to Glazed Works in Shanxi Province published by the Cultural Relics Press, …

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship
1 year, 11 months ago

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship

China Daily  

An exhibition at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing shows over 120 objects representing several crafts of intangible cultural heritage. Over the past three years, Beijing Arts and Design Technology Institute, a prestigious school which has cultivated handicraft artisans throughout the past few decades, worked closely with enterprises to promote the creation of its teachers and students and to help …

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship
1 year, 11 months ago

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship

China Daily  

An exhibition at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing shows over 120 objects representing several crafts of intangible cultural heritage. Over the past three years, Beijing Arts and Design Technology Institute, a prestigious school which has cultivated handicraft artisans throughout the past few decades, worked closely with enterprises to promote the creation of its teachers and students and to help …

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship
1 year, 11 months ago

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship

China Daily  

An exhibition at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing shows over 120 objects representing several crafts of intangible cultural heritage. Over the past three years, Beijing Arts and Design Technology Institute, a prestigious school which has cultivated handicraft artisans throughout the past few decades, worked closely with enterprises to promote the creation of its teachers and students and to help …

Porcelain carver taps out image of soccer star
2 years ago

Porcelain carver taps out image of soccer star

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With a hammer, Liu Jinduo, a porcelain carver in Hunan province, recently completed a lifelike portrait of Lionel Messi on a granite slab in Changsha. It took Liu, an inheritor of porcelain carving, two days to complete the portrait as the 2022 FIFA World Cup came to an end in Qatar. “Porcelain carving requires great patience and utmost care,” Liu …

Porcelain carver taps out image of soccer star
2 years ago

Porcelain carver taps out image of soccer star

China Daily  

With a hammer, Liu Jinduo, a porcelain carver in Hunan province, recently completed a lifelike portrait of Lionel Messi on a granite slab in Changsha. It took Liu, an inheritor of porcelain carving, two days to complete the portrait as the 2022 FIFA World Cup came to an end in Qatar. “Porcelain carving requires great patience and utmost care,” Liu …

Ceramic artist molds a rustic lifestyle
2 years, 5 months ago

Ceramic artist molds a rustic lifestyle

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She poses with her work at her studio. "Most of them were a result of my emotions and perspectives toward the world," Liang says, adding that her Chinese roots have cast a big influence on the process. "They were always there when I went shopping with my friends or took a walk with my mother after dinner," Liang says. "In …

Ceramic artist molds a rustic lifestyle
2 years, 5 months ago

Ceramic artist molds a rustic lifestyle

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She poses with her work at her studio. Her reserved personality and disinclination toward social engagement have made her predisposed to rural life and allowed her to fully concentrate on art creations true to her inner world. The artist, from Northwest China's Shaanxi province, has stunned her audiences with a series of surreal ceramic works that have been on display …

Ceramic artist molds a rustic lifestyle
2 years, 5 months ago

Ceramic artist molds a rustic lifestyle

China Daily  

She poses with her work at her studio. Her reserved personality and disinclination toward social engagement have made her predisposed to rural life and allowed her to fully concentrate on art creations true to her inner world. The artist, from Northwest China's Shaanxi province, has stunned her audiences with a series of surreal ceramic works that have been on display …

Rizhao craftswoman brings porcelain back to life
2 years, 7 months ago

Rizhao craftswoman brings porcelain back to life

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The traditional Chinese handicraft known as ju ci is used to restore damaged porcelain in ancient China. Qin Huimin is a seventh-generation Rizhao porcelain restoration technique inheritor who has been practicing the craft since childhood. The Rizhao porcelain restoration technique, according to Qin, has approximately 10 procedures, including matching, marking, creating suitable nails, drilling, sealing, and polishing. Furthermore, the Rizhao …

Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum
3 years, 8 months ago

Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum

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Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum 景德镇中国陶瓷博物馆 Address: 1 Zijing North Road, Jingdezhen city, Jiangxi province Opening hours: 9 am - 5 pm General admission: Free Tel: 8253701 The Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum in Jingdezhen city, East China's Jiangxi province Of all China's cultural icons, ceramics has had the most profound and extensive global influence. Jingdezhen, a city in East China's Jiangxi …

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