This article explores the use of Gongbi painting as a medium for storytelling, highlighting the use of detailed scenes, character portrayal, symbolism, settings, and how these elements bring narratives from history, mythology, literature, and everyday life to visual form.
Beyond plays, it's worth exploring the influence of Ming Dynasty novels on the ceramics. The rise of popular novels during the Ming Dynasty had a subtle but noticeable influence on the types of scenes, characters, and stories that were sometimes depicted on ceramic pieces. The novels of the era were a major element of Chinese culture and their influence is apparent in many of the artistic forms that were popular at this time.
Explores the narrative power of Gongbi painting, highlighting its ability to tell stories through detail, symbolism, and historical or mythological depictions.