2024-01-31 (Wednesday)
Category : Visits
Chinese porcelain was not only widely used in ancient palaces, but also one of the main trade goods in the past. Chinese porcelain was exported to Asia, the Islamic cultural circle, and European countries. Its symbolic significance to China is as famous as silk.
Form 4 students earlier participated in an exquisite ceramics workshop. The workshop was inspired by the treasures of the Palace Museum. After learning the history of Chinese painted ceramics, students learnt the techniques of making painted ceramics and how to hand-paint small cups with lines and glazes. After completing the hand-painting, students’ work was heated in the kiln and they would collect the finished product later.
After completing the workshop, students were divided into groups to visit different exhibitions in the museum. For example Stories Untold — Figure Paintings of the Ming Dynasty from the Palace Museum, Entering the Forbidden City: Architecture, Collection, and Heritage and All Things in the Forbidden City, as well as the quest for originality: contemporary design and traditional craft in dialogue. Students can learn about our country’s history in different eras and experience the impact of traditional craftsmanship on contemporary design concepts and cultural life.