China Peony Pattern Atlas
" China Peony Pattern Atlas " was published in May 2000 by Chen Luxia in Beijing Arts and Crafts Press. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Symbolism of Peony Pattern
The peony pattern symbolized wealth and splendor, which well reflected the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, peony patterns were widely used in gold and silver ware, jade ware, bronze mirrors, porcelain, fabrics, paintings, and other categories. They led the artistic style of the time with their rich and beautiful forms. At the same time, the peony pattern also had the meaning of peace and perfection. It had been widely used in the decoration of silk fabrics and porcelain in the Northern Song Dynasty. It was also more common in the decorative patterns of porcelain in the Jin Dynasty. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Peony Pattern on Porcelain
The peony patterns on porcelain had a long history and had their own characteristics in different dynasties. The Tang Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain with peony patterns had a child-like style. It used the original single-line flat painting technique and the pattern was simple. Most of the peony patterns in the Song Dynasty were faintly visible under the glaze. The peony patterns under the painting technique or the porcelain carving technique were more realistic and detailed, reflecting the vague beauty of the charm, which was in line with the subtle and restrained aesthetic culture of the Song Dynasty literati. For example, the peony pattern on the Song Dynasty porcelain was based on the peony flower as the theme. It was connected by vines and grass-like branches and leaves. The structure was continuous and had the meaning of "endless growth". In the Yuan Dynasty, the auspicious and beautiful peony was very popular in the culture of the Yuan Dynasty. It became the mainstream in the decorative patterns of plant porcelain. The pattern of peony painted on porcelain was large and fat, while the pattern of blue and white peony was the mainstream. The composition was relatively full and there were many layers. It was often combined with auspicious phoenix and peacock, implying "wealth and good fortune" and "happiness". In the Ming Dynasty, there were many artifacts decorated with peony patterns, such as blue and white, red and green colors, etc. The composition was more relaxed and generous than that of the Yuan Dynasty. The space left by the patterns was larger. Most of them were painted from the front, half side and side. The peony petals gradually became round and round, and there were fine lines of flower veins. On the basis of realistic patterns, they were further summarized and refined to highlight the main image. The Qing Dynasty porcelain painting peony pattern had rich decorative techniques. Although blue and white peony existed, it was no longer mainstream. The colorful pastel, wide color, and multicolored colors became the common decorative techniques of peony pattern. The decorative patterns were more realistic and the petals were stacked layer by layer, creating a "complex" and "full" stacking effect to reflect the grace and luxury of peony. Peony patterns could be carved, printed, and painted. The patterns could be in the form of flowers, standing trees, twining branches, and broken branches. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Peony Pattern Encyclopedia
Peony patterns came in many forms, such as flowers, standing trees, twining branches, and broken branches. From the presentation techniques, there were carving, printing, painting and other techniques. The presentation effects of peony patterns under different techniques also had their own characteristics. For example, Mr. Wang Shixiang of the Ming Dynasty collected a "Southern Official Hat Seat". Its back plate was made of peony patterns made of embossed technology. The lines were smooth and the carving technology was exquisite and delicate. In terms of ceramic decoration, the peony patterns of each dynasty also had different styles. For example, the peony pattern on the blue-and-white porcelain of the Tang Dynasty was "childlike". It used the primitive single-line flat painting technique and the pattern was simple. The peony patterns of the Song Dynasty were mostly hidden under the glaze, reflecting the hazy charm. The peony patterns on the blue-and-white porcelain of the Yuan Dynasty were very artistic. The peony patterns on the porcelain of the Ming Dynasty were elegant and beautiful. In the Qing Dynasty, the peony patterns were often decorated with colorful pastel and glaze. Peony patterns also had different performances on different carriers. For example, peony patterns carved on mahogany furniture could show the prosperity and wealth of the family. On porcelain, peony patterns were mostly used on the shape of big utensils such as bottles, jars, plates, and vats. In terms of painting, the peony pattern could be drawn by drawing an oval at will, drawing wavy lines of different sizes, repeatedly drawing around the oval, inserting space in the middle to continue drawing, drawing a small circle as the center of the flower, drawing the scattered petals in the opposite direction, drawing the wavy lines inward to draw the rolled petals, drawing the outermost petals appropriately large, drawing the veins of the small arcs on the left and right, and drawing a circle of serrated lines around the veins. In addition, the peony pattern could also be combined with other patterns to form a variety of auspicious patterns. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Lion Peony Pattern
During the Tianqi period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a blue-and-white porcelain lion peony pattern jar. The jar was glazed with sauce, and the glaze at the bottom was thin and cracked. The chicken claw pattern in the jar was natural. It was 18.6 cm high and 9.1 cm long. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, there was a five-colored lion and peony pot. The combination of lion and peony patterns might be a kind of decorative pattern full of meaning. Peony symbolized wealth and other beautiful meanings, while lion could also symbolize strength and so on. The combination of the two could express multiple beautiful meanings such as wealth and strength, but the specific meaning might vary according to different cultural backgrounds and creative purposes. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Enamel phoenix peony pattern
Enamel phoenix and peony patterns were a combination of decorative patterns that appeared on the surface of the porcelain ware. On the back of the golden ground, the peony phoenix holding box was painted with blue glaze. The collection was dignified and the porcelain body was delicate. The glaze was bright and even, and the workmanship was exquisite. There was also a yellow porcelain vase with a phoenix pattern and peony blessing bag. It was exquisite, dignified, and smooth. The phoenix pattern was exquisitely decorated, and the carving was exquisite. It had a profound meaning and the workmanship was complicated. From the perspective of historical development, the Qing Dynasty advocated sensory aesthetics, and the glaze color became a commonly used decorative technique for peony patterns. Moreover, the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties had high artistic achievements in painting peonies. The glaze phoenix peony pattern also reflected the craftsmanship and aesthetic taste of that time. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Golden Peony Pattern of Lanling
The family of the Lanling Jin family had a peony pattern (Venus Snow Wave), and their family was located in the Lanling Jinlin Terrace. The peony pattern was the family symbol of the Lanlingjin family in the play, reflecting the characteristics of the family. On the Golden Qilin Platform, snow-white peonies with peony patterns could be seen. Moreover, the forehead of the direct descendants was dotted with cinnabar (meaning "enlighten the mind, and the world will shine brightly"). This family style was extravagant and loved exquisite luxury. "Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony" is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Enamel flower vase with peony pattern
Porcelain-body painting was first created in the late Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, developed in the Yongzheng period, and flourished in the Qianlong period. At present, there were porcelain related collections such as the Enamel Peony Celestial Crane Celestial Ball Bottle, Enamel Flower and Bird Pattern Bowl. If you want to know more about the vase with the peony pattern, such as its production process and artistic value, due to limited reference materials, we cannot provide more detailed information. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Tang Dynasty Peony Pattern Clothes
In the Tang Dynasty, there were clothes with peony patterns, such as the brown brocade shirt with peony patterns collected by the Gansu Province Museum. The peony pattern was a common decorative image in ancient clothing. The peony pattern on the clothing of the Tang Dynasty reflected the aesthetic and cultural meaning of the time. Peony symbolized wealth in traditional culture, and this meaning could also be reflected through the peony pattern clothes. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Peony Pattern on Porcelain of Song Dynasty
The peony pattern on Song Dynasty porcelain had a unique artistic style. In terms of performance techniques, whether it was drawing techniques or porcelain carving techniques, the peony patterns were mostly looming under the glaze, which was more realistic and detailed, reflecting a vague and faint beauty, which was consistent with the subtle and restrained aesthetic culture of the Song Dynasty literati. In terms of pattern forms, there were flowers, standing trees, twining branches, broken branches, and other forms. The twining peony pattern used peony flowers as the theme, and the branches and leaves were connected by vines and grass. The structure was continuous and had the meaning of " endless growth." Moreover, the twining peony pattern was the main decoration on the Song Dynasty porcelain. From the examples, such as the green glazed carved peony pattern porcelain bowl, the inner wall of the bowl is carved with a realistic technique to engrave the peony pattern, symbolizing wealth and a beautiful life. The multi-petal flower is naturally carved smoothly, and the edges and corners of the pattern are emerald green due to the thick glaze; Ding kiln carved peony pattern bowl also reflects the characteristics of Song Dynasty porcelain peony pattern. A Northern Song Dynasty carved octagonal bowl from Ding kiln was auctioned at a high price in Sotheby's Spring Auction in Hong Kong in 2014, which shows its collection value. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Song Dynasty porcelain peony pattern
The Song Dynasty porcelain peony pattern was one of the decorative patterns of the Song Dynasty porcelain. The peony flower was called the flower of wealth in the Song Dynasty, and it often appeared on Song porcelain as a classic decoration. The composition was rich and varied, with unique and opposite forms. The flowers and leaves of the twining peony and the broken peony intertwined with each other, showing a thriving posture. In terms of expression techniques, the patterns were drawn according to the movements and postures, and they were interweaved beautifully and vividly. The round shape was more realistic, and some arranged peony flowers in the border, which looked very unique. The peony pattern was based on the peony flower as the theme. The branches and leaves were connected like vines and grass. The structure was continuous and had the meaning of "endless life". When the pattern was round and suitable, the peony flower could be placed in the main part of the picture. The branches and leaves were intertwined, making the main pattern more lively. The whole pattern showed gorgeous, rich and colorful characteristics. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!