An oldie but goodie. Peter, this work you did is most valuable. You give knowledge to the people that they cannot find anywhere else. It is noble and good for you to do so and your efforts do not go unnoticed. They fruit of labors will be secured by people for years to come. You are a hero.
Pippa and Giuseppe Castiglione were amazing artists who did big contribution for chinese traditional painting, not only, but also now I knew thety were such important for porcelain world too, so great to know!Thanks a lot Mr Combs
This was fun, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will watch it again. We potters don't have many opportunities to hear discussions of historical ceramics. Thank you.
Thank you Peter for another great educational video; this type of detail is greatly appreciated! Please don't forget to include topics such as the Tang tomb pieces, various types of ceramic glazes including sansai and the like. More info on Cloisonne would also be beneficial. Thanks again!
Another amazing "movie.". Good job! Looking forward to when you have the time to do one or two on glazes and enamels. I learn so much with you. You'll forget more than I'll ever remember.
This is a well illustrated and concise presentation of the development of the Famille Rose Porcelain! I enjoyed the selection of magnificent vases, very beautiful. I am glad to be able to see this form of art. Unfortunately, the decline of this art in China as well as for the impoverishment of the chinese society of the time was not entirely due to the corruption of chinese institutions and a deteriorated monarchy. The gradual but effective interference of western interests and countries to control chinese goods and retain a captive economy caused the final collapse of the monarchy and therefore chinese social order. The shameful Opium Wars disrupted chinese society which meant wealth to western countries. These beautiful creations might have never been in western hands had it not been for this able ploy to sack another country for its wealth and knowledge. Alas, such is the way of the world! What is up on the wheel sooner or later will go down! The wheel continues, samsara!
One of my boys and his GF went to the parade, massive crowd, they had a ball. Always amazes me how a provincial city and state with such a relatively small population can generate so many good teams. The RAMS were the favorites too. Best Peter
Very nice overview Mr. Combs! There is one subject I can't find much informtion on....the topic and history of what exactly is "Imperial Yellow" vs. famille juane items, vs. iron oxide yellow, vs other metal oxide yellow glazes. I've heard that even though only the emporer was allowed to use it....some was made for export...and then really became prolific after the last emporer died...Is yellow ground porcelain more expensive to make? Also is yellow ground porcelain the rarest type of the familles?
THanks for the question. When it comes to porcelains yellow is used obviously on many non-imperial wares. The yellow tone most closely associated with the Emporer is a very clear tone but not the BRIGHT lemon yellow you typically see. Often it is referred to as Egg Yolk yellow the tone is more elegant. Here's a catalog page on our site, check the 2013 Marchant Catalog of Imperial Porcelain. www.bidamount.com/asian-art-exhibition-catalogs/ You can also browse the major AUCTION HOUSE CATALOGS on the site under "Dealers-Auctioneers" on the MENU bar near the top of any page. Here is an excerpt on a full explanation of the importance of Yellow, written better than I could .." The dominance of imperial yellow Yellow, as one of the five colours derived from the Five Elements Theory surpassed the other colours when it became the emblem of emperor. It was thought that the emperor was located in the centre of the five directions and the centre was represented by the element earth and the colour yellow. The earliest record of an emperor wearing yellow is Sui Wen di 隋文帝 (the Emperor Wen of Sui) wearing a zhehuang 柘黃 (ocher yellow) gown in court. In the period of Tang Gao zong 唐高宗 (Emperor Gaozong of Tang), it was proposed that chihuang赤黃 (reddish yellow) could only be used by the emperor, because it is the colour of the sun. Just as there cannot be two suns in the sky, there cannot be two emperors in a nation. Thus from then on, yellow was regarded as the costume colour used exclusively by emperors."
Thanks!
An oldie but goodie. Peter, this work you did is most valuable. You give knowledge to the people that they cannot find anywhere else. It is noble and good for you to do so and your efforts do not go unnoticed. They fruit of labors will be secured by people for years to come. You are a hero.
Pippa and Giuseppe Castiglione were amazing artists who did big contribution for chinese traditional painting, not only, but also now I knew thety were such important for porcelain world too, so great to know!Thanks a lot Mr Combs
absolutely beautiful pieces...sophisticated...masterpieces...
Thank you so much. Love your programs.
I so appreciate you posting these interesting educational videos. Thank you!
This was fun, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will watch it again. We potters don't have many opportunities to hear discussions of historical ceramics. Thank you.
Thank you very much, gIad you enjoyed it, Best, Peter
Thank You!
Just discovered your channel, what a great one ! Thank you !
Awesome, thank you! Best Peter...more to come each week..
Thank you Peter for another great educational video; this type of detail is greatly appreciated! Please don't forget to include topics such as the Tang tomb pieces, various types of ceramic glazes including sansai and the like. More info on Cloisonne would also be beneficial. Thanks again!
aii of them are on the "to Do" Iist..thank you, Best wishes, Peter
Love your videos and always look forward to them. Best, Jerri D.
Thank you Sandy..time permitting, we'll be doing more on glazes and enamels.
Another amazing "movie.". Good job! Looking forward to when you have the time to do one or two on glazes and enamels. I learn so much with you. You'll forget more than I'll ever remember.
I think we're going to try and do a number of them incIuding gIazes, and Wucai, Doucai etc. Giad you Iike them. Best, Peter
Fantastic!!
This is a well illustrated and concise presentation of the development of the Famille Rose Porcelain! I enjoyed the selection of magnificent vases, very beautiful. I am glad to be able to see this form of art. Unfortunately, the decline of this art in China as well as for the impoverishment of the chinese society of the time was not entirely due to the corruption of chinese institutions and a deteriorated monarchy. The gradual but effective interference of western interests and countries to control chinese goods and retain a captive economy caused the final collapse of the monarchy and therefore chinese social order. The shameful
Opium Wars disrupted chinese society which meant wealth to western countries. These beautiful creations might have never been in western hands had it not been for this able ploy to sack another country for its wealth and knowledge. Alas, such is the way of the world! What is up on the wheel sooner or later will go down! The wheel continues, samsara!
Fascinating to listen to, thank you . But why has the music to be so loud and annoying.
Thanx Peter. Great job ! And Once again, congrats on the Pats win in the superbowl. Rams never showed up.
One of my boys and his GF went to the parade, massive crowd, they had a ball. Always amazes me how a provincial city and state with such a relatively small population can generate so many good teams. The RAMS were the favorites too. Best Peter
Thanks, another great video!
Thanks so much, it's one we wanted to do for a while. Best Peter
I have some of these vases where do I start if I want to sell these
Very nice overview Mr. Combs! There is one subject I can't find much informtion on....the topic and history of what exactly is "Imperial Yellow" vs. famille juane items, vs. iron oxide yellow, vs other metal oxide yellow glazes. I've heard that even though only the emporer was allowed to use it....some was made for export...and then really became prolific after the last emporer died...Is yellow ground porcelain more expensive to make? Also is yellow ground porcelain the rarest type of the familles?
For instance was the old pastel color yellow imperial? Or just the deep yellow wares?
Or also why was the color yellow so significant in chinese culture that ONLY the emperor could use it......almost like it was sacred...
THanks for the question. When it comes to porcelains yellow is used obviously on many non-imperial wares. The yellow tone most closely associated with the Emporer is a very clear tone but not the BRIGHT lemon yellow you typically see. Often it is referred to as Egg Yolk yellow the tone is more elegant. Here's a catalog page on our site, check the 2013 Marchant Catalog of Imperial Porcelain. www.bidamount.com/asian-art-exhibition-catalogs/ You can also browse the major AUCTION HOUSE CATALOGS on the site under "Dealers-Auctioneers" on the MENU bar near the top of any page. Here is an excerpt on a full explanation of the importance of Yellow, written better than I could .." The dominance of imperial yellow
Yellow, as one of the five colours derived from the Five Elements Theory surpassed the other colours when it became the emblem of emperor. It was thought that the emperor was located in the centre of the five directions and the centre was represented by the element earth and the colour yellow. The earliest record of an emperor wearing yellow is Sui Wen di 隋文帝 (the Emperor Wen of Sui) wearing a zhehuang 柘黃 (ocher yellow) gown in court. In the period of Tang Gao zong 唐高宗 (Emperor Gaozong of Tang), it was proposed that chihuang赤黃 (reddish yellow) could only be used by the emperor, because it is the colour of the sun. Just as there cannot be two suns in the sky, there cannot be two emperors in a nation. Thus from then on, yellow was regarded as the costume colour used exclusively by emperors."
Thanks, very informative as alway, esp for novices like myself :)
we enjoy doing them. Best to you, Peter
Thank you.
Thank you.
GIad to do it, Peter