The Ceramic Creation to Express the Image of Ladies in the Republic of China Era

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were to: (1) explore the cultural characteristics of the Republican era in China and the image and new thoughts of women during that period, and how they integrate with Jingdezhen's traditional crafts, specifically ink-colored gold tracing and blue-and-white water separation; (2) analyze the innovative combination and change of these traditional crafts characterized by the Republican era; (3) create Jingdezhen ceramic decorative plates that combine ink-colored gold tracing with blue-and-white water separation to express the image of Republican-era women.
          This study utilizes various methods including literature review, field investigation, artist interviews, and artwork analysis. The findings indicate that: (1) the combination of ink-colored gold-traced porcelain and blue-and-white water-separated porcelain can effectively reproduce the attire and elegance of Republican-era women; (2) this combination presents a unique artistic effect visually and tactilely; (3) a series of ceramic art pieces themed around the image of Republican-era women have been created, reflecting the image and new thoughts of women from that era and blending with contemporary artistic aesthetics.