Cloisonné, this ancient and noble handicraft, has become a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and art with its exquisite shape, gorgeous colors and exquisite craftsmanship. Today, let's appreciate the development history of cloisonné and feel the profound history and cultural heritage contained in this traditional handicraft.
Cloisonné, also known as "copper tire cloisonné enamel", is made by inlaying, welding, polishing, coloring and other processes on the surface of copper products. Its origins can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty, when, with the rise of the Mongol Empire, European Byzantine gold craftsmanship was introduced to China, laying the foundation for the development of cloisonné. During the Ming Dynasty, cloisonné gradually developed into a unique handicraft, with blue as the main color, exquisite shape, gorgeous color, known as "cloisonné".
The production process of cloisonné is complex and requires multiple processes. First of all, the surface of the copper product needs to be treated to remove impurities and dirt to ensure the smooth progress of the subsequent process. Then, according to the design requirements, the copper wire is welded to the surface of the copper product according to a certain shape and pattern, and polished to make the surface smooth as a mirror. Then, according to the design requirements, different colors are selected for coloring, so that the cloisonné is rich in color and layered. Finally, the glaze is sealed, polished and other treatments are carried out to make the surface of cloisonné smooth as a mirror and shiny.
In the development of cloisonné, the achievements of Xuande during the Ming Dynasty were the most prominent. The cloisonne of this period has a variety of shapes, rich colors and exquisite craftsmanship, and is known as "Xuande cloisonne". Its representative work is "Xuande Furnace", which has extremely high artistic value and collection value. In the Qing Dynasty, cloisonné gradually moved towards the development direction of court art and became the exclusive product of the royal aristocracy. At the same time, due to the influence of European culture, cloisonné has also begun to diversify in shape and color.
In modern society, cloisonné is still a highly regarded traditional craft. It is not only regarded as a work of art, but also widely used in home decoration, gift giving, and other fields. At the same time, with the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous innovation of technology, the production process of cloisonné has also been greatly improved and improved. Today, we can see cloisonné in more fields and feel its unique charm and cultural value.
In short, cloisonné, as an ancient and noble handicraft, has undergone a long process of development and continuous innovation and improvement. It not only represents one of the treasures of traditional Chinese culture, but also witnesses the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese nation. Let us appreciate cloisonné while cherishing and inheriting this excellent cultural heritage.