Synopsis:
The Song and Yuan dynasties were a golden age for Chinese ceramics, with kilns across the country producing wares of exceptional quality and beauty. These highly prized ceramics in China were also exported to many other parts of the world, including Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand.
The speaker will talk about the importance of ceramics in Chinese culture, the role of Song ceramics in Japanese tea ceremonies, and the influence of Song and Yuan ceramics on Vietnamese and Thai ceramics.
14 Oct 2023 (SAT) | 2pm – 4.30pm
Session 1: Daily Life in China during 10th - 14th century
17 Oct 2023 (TUE) | 7pm – 9.30pm
Session 2: The Approaches to Song and Yuan Ceramics Appreciation
19 Oct 2023 (THU) | 7pm – 9.30pm
Session 3: Tea Culture in Song Dynasty and its Influence to Japan
21 Oct 2023 (SAT) | 2pm – 5pm
Session 4: The Ceramics Along the Maritime Silk Road during Song and Yuan Dynasties + Gallery walkthrough