This article explores the often-overlooked role of women in the production and trade of Yuan Dynasty porcelain, acknowledging their likely participation in various stages of the process despite limited historical documentation.
The Yuan Dynasty mastered the cobalt underglaze technique, a pivotal ceramic innovation that allowed for intricate, controlled blue designs on porcelain, impacting later Chinese ceramics and global techniques.
The Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) is pivotal for the rise of blue and white porcelain, marked by bold designs, large scale, and the innovative use of cobalt underglaze, which significantly influenced later Chinese ceramics.
The Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), established by the Mongol conquest of China, presents a complex and often overlooked chapter in the history of Chinese calligraphy. While the Yuan period was marked by significant political and social changes, it also witnessed a remarkable continuation and revival of traditional Chinese artistic practices, including calligraphy. Yuan calligraphers, drawing from the rich legacy of the Song and Tang Dynasties, developed their own unique styles that reflected both a connection to the past and the changing cultural landscape. This period saw an interesting mix of traditional styles, combined with new ideas.