Yuan Ceramics and the Influence of the Southern Song Dynasty
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Although the Yuan Dynasty conquered the Southern Song, the artistic traditions and ceramic techniques of the Southern Song had a lingering influence on the production of Yuan ceramics, and some Song styles, forms and techniques were adapted and incorporated into Yuan period pottery production.  Yuan potters drew inspiration from Southern Song ceramics, particularly in the refined forms of celadon wares and the elegant designs of monochrome porcelain, and the influence of Song artistry is clear in many of the pieces produced during the Yuan.  The techniques for producing celadon, white ware, and other types of ceramics, developed during the Southern Song, continued to be used and adapted during the Yuan, which demonstrated that the techniques and aesthetics developed during the Southern Song still remained culturally relevant after the conquest of the dynasty.  The legacy of the Southern Song can be seen in the continuity of certain ceramic forms and decorative motifs, even amidst the new styles that emerged during the Yuan Dynasty, and these pieces demonstrate that artistic traditions often continue to develop over a period of time, and are often influenced by previous iterations of similar styles and forms. The influence of the Southern Song Dynasty on Yuan ceramics highlights the ways in which artistic traditions evolve and adapt over time. |
Tag : Yuan Southern Song, Chinese ceramic history, ancient influence, pottery techniques, dynastic transition
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