Archaeological Value Excavation and Connotation Analysis of Ceramic Decoration in Ming and Qing Dynasties and Its Enlightenment to the Development of Modern Cultural Creation

Jiang Li, Adzrool Idzwan Bin Ismail

Abstract

In order to explore the archaeological value of ceramic decoration and excavate its cultural connotation, this paper analyzes the ice pattern porcelain vase and glaze red vase in the Ming Dynasty, as well as the blue and white porcelain plate in the Qing Dynasty. This paper uses a 4K electron microscope (Dongguan, Guangdong) and an electronic scanner (Hebei, China) to observe the ornamentation, dyeing composition, material and shape of ceramics, and to explore their cultural connotations. The results show that the decoration of Ming and Qing ceramics contains a large amount of ZnO, SnO2, PbO, BaO, and a small amount of Zr, Si and Pr, which are blue, yellow and orange, and the surface is bright and transparent. The patterns of the Ming Dynasty are delicate and diverse, and they show halo and crystalline spots, while the patterns of the Qing Dynasty are rough, thick and scattered. The cultural connotation of Ming Dynasty porcelain patterns is profound, including the simple culture of East Asia, while the Chinese local culture of Qing Dynasty porcelain patterns is obvious, mainly based on cultural reproduction. Therefore, the in-depth study of ceramic decoration in the Ming and Qing dynasties can excavate the connotation of Chinese and Western cultures, and promote the development of modern cultural creativity and innovation in strengthening archaeological exchanges between China and foreign countries.

How to Cite

Jiang Li, Adzrool Idzwan Bin Ismail. (2024). Archaeological Value Excavation and Connotation Analysis of Ceramic Decoration in Ming and Qing Dynasties and Its Enlightenment to the Development of Modern Cultural Creation. EVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN IMAGINATIVE CULTURE, 1253–1271. https://doi.org/10.70082/esiculture.vi.2628