I wonder how long it took to inlay the black and white slip to the surface of this bottle. And I'm sure they took pride in the excellence of it's craftsmanship. The stylized decorations represent the artistry of it's earthen feel. The bottle does mimic Chinese forms and there is a connection of simplicity between this maebyeong and Chinese handscrolls. A strong representation of the beauty in nature. The realm of the seasons in one whole image of design is illustrated by the composition of geese,bamboo, butterflies and the blossoming plum tree.
This artifact inspires me to learn how to craft ceramics- I think it would be a wonderful ability. I think it would be a highly meditative state to create works like this one. A union of thought and shape, where the design conveys a quiet masterpiece.
I love the color, and the scene is neat to, it's calm and feels very relaxing.
ReplyDeleteThis vase seems to be a perfect balance of form, color and balance. Everything looks perfectly chosen yet if any other element had been used it may have been equally as elegant. The Chinese were such master of elegance.
ReplyDeleteWow, everything is so beautiful here! The green colors that blend so well is what mainly attracts me to this piece. That's my favorite color, and they have portrayed it well in this piece. It's almost as if someone literally planned this for days upon days, knowing this would turn out the way it did, and it ended up being so much more beautiful and intricate. Amazing piece, I actually almost did this one for my blog, but passed by it because I prefer sculptures.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually left wondering if this tells a story.
ReplyDeleteI like the green tone to the bottle as well as the shape. My favorite part though would have to be the flowers on the trees and the geese, if those things were left out I might feel as if the bottle is lacking something.
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