China's Porcelain Capital : The Rise, Fall and Reinvention of Ceramics in ...
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Explore the fascinating history of Jingdezhen, China's renowned porcelain capital, in Maris Boyd Gillette's "China's Porcelain Capital: The Rise, Fall and Reinvention of Ceramics in Jingdezhen." This groundbreaking study, originally published in 2018, delves into the city's transformation from its origins in 1004 to the present day. Gillette meticulously examines the impact of state involvement on porcelain production, particularly throughout the 20th century. Discover how government policies influenced ceramists' lives, the local environment, and the very nature of the goods produced. Trace the evolution from imperial rule to communist state ownership, the fluctuating fortunes of the ceramics industry in the early 21st century, and the subsequent revival driven by an entrepreneurial focus on 'art porcelain'. This paperback edition offers a comprehensive look at Jingdezhen's enduring legacy in the world of ceramics. Keywords: Jingdezhen, China, porcelain, ceramics, history, Maris Boyd Gillette, Bloomsbury Publishing, art porcelain, Chinese history, pottery, state intervention, 2018 publication, English version, paperback book.
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