The Modern Innovation of Yuan Blue-and-White Porcelain: The Cases of Huang Huanyi, Bai Ming, and He Bingqin
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This study explores the practices and contributions of contemporary ceramic artists Huang Huanyi, Bai Ming, and He Bingqin in the modern innovation of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain. It aims to analyze how these artists have inherited traditional craftsmanship while utilizing technological and artistic innovations to modernize Yuan blue-and-white porcelain and promote its global dissemination. Through an in-depth analysis of their representative works and innovative techniques, supported by data from interviews, exhibitions, and scholarly literature, the study reveals that Huang Huanyi reinterprets traditional aesthetics with unique vessel designs, Bai Ming merges Yuan blue-and-white porcelain with abstract art to create novel artistic forms, and He Bingqin achieves multi-layered innovations in glazing techniques. Collectively, their efforts demonstrate the evolution of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain in modern contexts and its enhanced recognition on a global scale.
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