Classification and appreciation of artistic ceramics

Ceramics, closely related to us since ancient times, is one of the precious cultural treasures in China's 5,000-year history. As a simple and natural art form, the continuous evolution of ceramics reflects the artistic level and cultural connotation of our country. Even in modern times, we have a unique ceramic culture, among which those ceramic works with beautiful shapes and artistic conception are widely loved by people and become one of the most popular precious collections. Next, please enjoy these beautiful works of art with Bian Xiao and learn some related basic knowledge.

Classification of artistic ceramics

Gong Shan bonsai: Gong Shan bonsai is also called microplastic art ceramics. This handicraft was first created in Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, and it is unique to Shiwan area.

Fairy figures: Among all kinds of pottery clay, Shiwan pottery clay has the strongest plasticity, so figure ceramics are also more common in Shiwan pottery. Among the ceramic figures with different shapes, the images of men and old people are the main ones. As for the mysterious immortals in ceramics, it reflects people's fantasy of the unknown and awe of heaven and nature at that time.

Birds, Animals, Melons and Fruits: According to archaeological findings, this kind of ceramic works first appeared in the Han Dynasty, and most of them were entertaining and ornamental, vividly reappearing the life scenes of working people at that time. The ceramists of this kind of works are usually working people in rural areas. They use common objects around them as blue books to make ceramic works. Although simple and simple, it is also a vivid and pleasing ornament.

Architectural tile ridge: This kind of works is often used to decorate the roof of buildings, and its theme or characters are bright, colorful but calm.

Appreciation of artistic ceramics

As a work of art, the value of ceramics is mainly manifested in four aspects: decoration beauty, personality beauty, artistic conception beauty and material beauty. Decorative beauty refers to the exquisite patterns and lines of ceramics, which are in harmony with the overall shape of ceramics and have decorative beauty. The beauty of personality is biased towards the personal style of ceramic artists. Ceramic works with artist's style are like being infused with personality and spirituality. Such ceramic works are exquisite and unique, and their artistic value becomes higher. The beauty of artistic conception refers to the charm of the combination of reality and reality shown by ceramics, which often contains the artist's poetry about life. Finally, the beauty of materials means that every production process of ceramics should be seamless, so as to produce high-quality ceramic products.

Ceramics, not only include those essential daily necessities in life, but also include those works of art that bring us extra beauty enjoyment. Especially in today's popular art ceramics collection, more and more people begin to invest in ceramics. Therefore, we should learn more about the basic knowledge of art ceramics and pass on this art.