Japanese Porcelain (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Egan Mew

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330299396 ISBN 13 : 9781330299395

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the quiet complexity behind Japan’s porcelain and how art, craft, and history blend in every piece. This concise, illustrated guide explores how Japanese potters shaped a rich ceramic tradition, from early earthenwares to eighteenth‑century wares and the distinctive styles of Kioto, Hizen, Owari, and Seto. It explains why these pieces captivate collectors with their subtle glazes, innovative techniques, and the delicate balance between Chinese influence and native design.

With clear, accessible writing, the book traces the methods, markings, and legends that color the world of Japanese porcelain. It compares Japanese practice to Chinese and European traditions, describes notable studios and artisans, and shows how marks, forms, and decorative motifs help identify origins and periods. The text stays grounded in the objects themselves, emphasizing beauty and craft over speculation.

• How Japanese porcelain was made, fired, and decorated across major centers


• Key differences between Japanese and Chinese ceramic traditions


• Profiles of influential studios, styles, and famous artisans


• Guidance on recognizing marks, signatures, and authentic works

Ideal for readers of decorative arts, ceramics, and Asian art, this edition offers approachable insights for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330299396
• ISBN 13: 9781330299395
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 132
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