Gardner Chapter 27

The Art of Later China and Korea
(revised 8/08)



Yuan Dynasty (Mongols)
Ming Dynasty
Qing Dynasty

literati painting
handscrolls
hanging scrolls
album leaves
porcelain
kilns
glazing
lacquerware


CHINA

YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)

*Wu Zhen, Stalks of Bamboo by a Rock, 1347, hanging scroll (ink/paper)

Huang Gongwang, Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains, 1347-1350, hand scroll (ink/paper)

*Temple Vase, 1351, white porcelain w/cobalt blue underglaze

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Forbidden City, Beijing, China, 15th century and later

Shang Xi, Guan Yu Captures General Pand De,  c. 1430 hanging scroll, ink/color/paper 

*Dong Qichang, Dwelling in the Qingbian Mountains, 1617, hanging scroll (ink/paper)

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

*Shitao, Landscape, late 17th century; album leaf; ink, colors/paper.

Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), Auspicious Objects, 1724, Hanging scroll (ink/color/paper)

 KOREA

Nandaemun, Seoul, South Korea, Choson dynasty, first built 1398

Chong Son, The Kumgang Mountains, 1734; hanging scroll; ink/paper

Song Su-Nam, Summer Trees, 1983, ink/paper



CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.  Discuss the intentions of the literati painters working in the Yuan dynasty.  Define the stylistic traits of their work.

2.  Define the difference between official court (professional) painting and the art of the literati painters during the Ming dynasty.

3.  Discuss decorative art production (porcelain, furniture) during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

4.  Discuss the different philosophies of architectural planning and design in China during the Ming dynasty