Wonderful World of Chinese Ceramics & Paintings

Ever wonder why porcelain is called fine china? Venture through 2,000 years of China’s history and see how the craft evolved from the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty and the vibrant celadons of the Song dynasty to the intricately enameled export wares of the Ming period. View creations from Jingdezhen, the world’s Porcelain Capital, whose artisans directly served the emperors. Along the way, learn about the equally rich painting tradition which began with Gongbi paintings in the Han dynasty.