In Pursuit of the Dragon: Traditions and Transitions in Ming Ceramics

by Idemitsu Bijutsukan.

From This book traces the development of ceramic styles from the Yuan to the Ming dynasties and documents the full flowering of Ming ceramics production. The exhibition, drawn from the collection of the Idemitsu Museum of Arts, is rich in materials that demonstrate developments in the manufacturing of Chinese ceramics, affording us many opportunities to appreciate the potter's skill. This complementary catalog, in particular, provides art historical and archaeological information to confirm dating and origins as well as insights into the materials, techniques and motifs employed by Chinese artisans during the Yuan and Ming dynasties.

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1988