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Тысячелетие императорской керамики
Porcelain has become the greatest symbol of Chinese culture. This is one of the outstanding inventions that have made an invaluable contribution to world civilization. Imperial ceramics, that is, the ceramics of imperial ceramic workshops, is an important carrier of palace culture. It was a product of the monarchical era, and state power served as the basis on which the porcelain culture flourished. Therefore, for a deep understanding of the historical culture of China, especially its core — the palace culture — it is necessary to know the culture of imperial ceramics.
"The Millennium of Imperial Ceramics" is not a course in the history of ceramics. This paper examines the historical and cultural interrelationships of the imperial palace with the ceramics of the imperial workshops. The main attention is paid to the ceramics, which are the richest in the funds of the Beijing Museum of the Imperial Palace
(Gugun); the one about which the most accurate archival documents and the largest number of literary monuments have been preserved; the one that most influenced society. It examines the history of porcelain, its associated personalities, events, regulations, technologies, objects, culture, art, and its impact on life. The author reveals the traditional culture of China and conveys the spirit of its outstanding masters.