- A key reference book on Chinese monochrome ceramics - Two hundred
masterpieces brought together for the first time More than any other
civilization, China is renowned for its long tradition of ceramic
production, from its terracotta and stoneware works in ancient times to
the imperial porcelain manufactured at Jingdezhen from the end of the
fourteenth century. These works have been admired and collected over
centuries for their outstanding quality and refinement. Now two hundred
masterpieces from prominent private collections around the world have
been brought together for the first time in a new book. The Baur
Collections in Geneva, formed between 1928 and 1951, and the Zhuyuetang
Collection (the Bamboo and Moon Pavilion in Hong Kong), which has been
building since the late 1980s, reveal the elegance and variety of
imperial monochrome porcelain wares produced during the Ming (1368-1644)
and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, which followed on from the Tang
(618-907) and Song (960-1279) periods. These restrained pieces - both
profane and sacred - exemplify the values of simplicity and modesty
espoused by classical Chinese texts. With chapters devoted to the
historical, cultural and technical contexts in which these pieces were
made, this book will be a key reference on Chinese monochrome ceramics
for all lovers of the subject, as well as students, researchers and
connoisseurs. Text in English and French with Chinese summaries.
