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Title: Chats on Oriental China
Note: Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Chats on Oriental China" by J. F. Blacker is a specialized guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a practical manual for collectors of Oriental porcelain, particularly focusing on the history, characteristics, and collecting aspects of these unique ceramic pieces. The book emphasizes the cultural and symbolic significance of Chinese porcelain, integrating details about various styles and periods that define its allure. The opening of the book sets the stage for an educational journey, inviting readers to appreciate the art of collecting Oriental porcelain by fostering an understanding of its intricacies. Blacker discusses the value and impact of illustrations in the book, advising diligent examination of accompanying descriptions to gain insights into the pieces portrayed. He notes the challenges collectors face, including the pitfalls of forgeries and the importance of cultivating an eye for detail. The introduction establishes a foundation for the discussions to come, covering various elements of porcelain, from the religious and mythical inspirations behind its decoration to practical advice on distinguishing authentic pieces from imitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blacker, J. F. (James F.), -1942
EBook No.: 47942
Published: Jan 12, 2015
Downloads: 213
Language: English
Subject: Pottery -- Marks
Subject: Pottery, Chinese
Subject: Pottery, Japanese
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chats on Oriental China
Note: Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Karin Spence and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Chats on Oriental China" by J. F. Blacker is a specialized guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a practical manual for collectors of Oriental porcelain, particularly focusing on the history, characteristics, and collecting aspects of these unique ceramic pieces. The book emphasizes the cultural and symbolic significance of Chinese porcelain, integrating details about various styles and periods that define its allure. The opening of the book sets the stage for an educational journey, inviting readers to appreciate the art of collecting Oriental porcelain by fostering an understanding of its intricacies. Blacker discusses the value and impact of illustrations in the book, advising diligent examination of accompanying descriptions to gain insights into the pieces portrayed. He notes the challenges collectors face, including the pitfalls of forgeries and the importance of cultivating an eye for detail. The introduction establishes a foundation for the discussions to come, covering various elements of porcelain, from the religious and mythical inspirations behind its decoration to practical advice on distinguishing authentic pieces from imitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blacker, J. F. (James F.), -1942
EBook No.: 47942
Published: Jan 12, 2015
Downloads: 213
Language: English
Subject: Pottery -- Marks
Subject: Pottery, Chinese
Subject: Pottery, Japanese
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.