Artistic characteristics of Japanese porcelain

Japan is an island country composed of archipelagos, and porcelain clay resources are scarce. Therefore, the varieties of ceramics are mainly pottery made of ceramic materials. At present, there are two places in Japanese traditional porcelain production: Yoda and Jiugu. The history of Jiugu porcelain can be traced back to 1655. Edo period in Japan. Maeda Lizhi, the first generation bannerman of Dasheng Temple in Kaga, took the opportunity to discover a magnetic clay mine from Gu Cun Jinshan, which was his bannerman. Seijiro Goto, once an alchemist in Jinshan, was sent to Ueda Maehara to study porcelain-making technology. Later, imported technology began to build kilns in Jiugu to produce porcelain. Since then, Jiugu Kiln was born.

Up to 1730, I don't know why Jiugu Kiln once stopped burning, and the reason is still unknown. Later, the porcelain produced in this period was called "ancient nine ancient porcelain". Gujiu ancient porcelain is known as the representative of Japanese colored porcelain because of its magnificent shape and rich colored patterns. 80 years after the ancient Jiugu porcelain kiln was abandoned, Chunshan kiln was born in Kanazawa. In this way, it entered an era of revival of nine ancient porcelain. Formed a popular wooden wind in Kasugayama kiln; Yoshida Wuyao advocates restoring the style of ancient nine-ancient porcelain; Official kilns are known for their meticulous painting of red colors; Yongle Kiln created Jin Lan handmade porcelain and other schools.

After entering the Meiji era, the colorful Jin Lan handmade porcelain of the ceramist Jiugu Zhuangsan became more and more famous. At the same time, a large number of Japanese Jiugu porcelain began to be exported to European countries. Today's Jiugu porcelain, adhering to the traditional painting skills of various eras, strives for perfection and enters a new glorious period.

Jiugu porcelain is elegant in artistic style and unique in craftsmanship. Very good at decorating or painting with luxurious decorative materials such as gold and silver. Decorative techniques include red, gold, green and silver. Modern Jiugu porcelain is bolder in color types, and the colors are extended to red, yellow, green, brown, purple, gold and silver.

Red painting. Paint more red on the porcelain tire, and then paint the characters. Sometimes it is combined with blue and white paintings. Gold. Paint the gold with red and green, and then draw a pattern. Show an expensive and gorgeous atmosphere.

Nine valleys burn silver works. Shining silver foil under glaze is the essence of Jiugu silver burning technique. The whole work is first painted with a layer of black ink, and then painted with light blue, light cherry and other patterns. The soft silver on the geometric pattern reveals the character and individuality of the work, which can reflect a sense of silence and has profound interest.

The art of firing colored porcelain in Jiugu is good at drawing nutrition from the essence of ancient culture and art, and the painting content is rich. There are flowers and birds, landscapes, scenery and other content; There are auspicious themes such as fish patterns, cranes and gods; There are also characters and children; There are also patterns such as pine, bamboo, plum and chrysanthemum. Some ceramists are deeply influenced by China culture, such as the Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest in ancient China, and draw China-style patterns. Many painters are skilled and experienced in painting skills. Paintings are meticulous, meticulous. They perfectly injected their beautiful pursuit and desire for life into porcelain paintings. Jiugu painted porcelain was first sketched by a painter on a porcelain tire with a pen. Like ancient ink painting, the requirements for color are different from shades and yin and yang. The patterns are blue, red and purple. The mixing and modulation of pigments are very important. Before painting, all kinds of pigments must be ground, modulated and blended. Before firing a good color, the ceramist needs to spend a long time trying to burn the pigment. Therefore, the artistic works of Jiugu Porcelain are guaranteed to be colorful and pleasing to the eye.

After color matching is completed, add color. After painting, let it dry fully, and then put it in a kiln at 800- 1000℃ for burning. The pigment on the pattern gradually melts into the glaze with the increase of temperature. A transparent film is formed on the glass glaze. At the same time, it presents a severe color. Form thick, rich, gorgeous and other unique styles of colored porcelain. At present, there have been many kinds of artistic decoration, such as ancient nine-style, rice-Asian style, Yongle style, Zhuang Sanfeng style, Yoshida house style, glazed gold, glazed complexion, silver, gold and dark green.

The decorative style of ancient Jiugu porcelain is: the general patterns are blue, yellow and purple, mainly flowers and mountains and rivers. There are three famous artists in history, such as Mihm, Renqing and Ganshan, who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Jiugu porcelain. It is a major feature of Jiugu Shao. Draw patterns in transparent dark blue, green and yellow. For example, the sunshine through the cracks in the trees and the shining sun are all expressed in gold.

In a word, Japanese Jiugu porcelain art is a major variety of world-famous porcelain with unique style, rich luxury and high appreciation. We should pay attention to its understanding, research and reference. Some decorative techniques and artistic features can be used for reference when we develop new products.