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汝瓷
介绍
汝瓷，即汝窑瓷器，因产于汝州而得名。汝瓷源远流长，发展至宋代达到巅峰，宋代五大名窑：“汝、官、哥、钧、定”，其中“汝瓷为魁”。汝瓷是中国瓷器中最受尊崇的品种之一，以其光滑细腻的“天青色”釉色而闻名。汝瓷的制作工艺将哲学思想融入烧制技术之中，使其不仅是一件收藏的艺术品，更是高雅品味和传统美学的象征。汝瓷的历史意义以及其精妙绝伦的制作工艺使其成为珍贵的文化遗产。（ Cultural Heritage in Henan: Ru porcelain. chinadaily.com.cn. 2023）
历史：千年传承
汝瓷历史源远流长。原始社会陶器为汝窑产生奠定了基础，早在新石器时代的裴李岗文化时期，汝州地区就出现了大量以泥质红陶为主的陶器。到仰韶文化时期，陶器使用普遍，汝州大张遗址出土的陶器种类丰富，还出现了彩绘纹饰。汝窑属于青瓷系。东汉时期“釉陶”的为青瓷的产生提供了条件。到了南北朝，青釉瓷器更是大量生产。隋唐时期作为中国封建封建社会经济文化高速发展的时期，制瓷业发展，形成 “南青北白” 格局。宋代，瓷器进入蓬勃发展的阶段，南北方各地区瓷窑林立，名窑迭出，汝窑成为“汝、官、哥、钧、定”五大名窑之首。北宋中晚期，汝州窑业达高峰，其青瓷被宋廷看重，汝窑名扬天下，形成庞大 “汝窑系”。靖康之变后，汝官瓷停烧。南宋官窑传承汝窑工艺。元朝时汝瓷衰落。明清时期景德镇御窑厂仿烧汝瓷，但难以匹敌。如今，汝瓷文化依然珍贵且影响力深远。(《汝瓷志》，2019：96-111+113-159）
工艺：传统精粹
汝窑的制瓷工艺主要包含选料与加工、坯料与釉药的制备、成型和胎体装饰、素烧与施釉、釉烧五个方面。（张艺博,2018:13-27.） 选料与加工：首先需对窑口附近的黏土、矿物等原料进行勘察，筛选出可用于制瓷的原料，并实施开采。这是为了确定优质矿源，为后续工艺的顺利开展奠定基础。 坯料与釉药的制备：将采集到的黏土类原料经过粉碎、淘洗后，还需进行陈腐和炼制，以调整其含水量，优化可塑性。 成型与胎体装饰：成型主要采用模制法，即利用模具塑造坯体，分为内模和外模两种。此外，托坯也是重要的成型工艺。胎体装饰则包括刻花和印花。刻花是用不同刀法在坯体表面雕刻纹样，印花是利用印模在坯体上压印纹饰。 素烧与施釉：素烧是指将未施釉的坯体在特定温度下烧制，使其获得必要的机械强度。施釉则是在素烧后的坯体表面覆盖釉料。 釉烧：这是汝窑制瓷工艺的最后且最为关键的一步，其质量优劣直接决定了汝瓷成品的品质。窑炉结构和窑具的合理使用是保障釉烧成功进行的物质基础。整个烧制过程涉及对温度、气氛及降温的精密控制，这些因素直接影响着汝窑产品的烧结程度、釉色呈现和釉质特征，堪称汝窑工艺的灵魂所在。
文化内涵：自然和谐
汝瓷作为汝州人文精神的结晶，承载着深厚的文化内涵。汝州作为华夏文化发祥地之一，拥有悠久历史和丰富文化遗产，如张湾遗址、槐树尹遗址等，这些历史遗迹和民间传说孕育了汝州人清淡、高雅、朴素的精神追求，深刻影响了汝瓷的风格形成。汝窑天青釉瓷器的美学特质深刻映射了宋代特定的精神文化内涵。汝瓷以“天青色、面如玉”著称，其纯净无饰的釉色、简约典雅的造型，正是宋代理学思想所倡导的“沉稳理性”、“守节入理”精神。其温润如玉的质感，完美契合了中华“君子比德于玉”的文化传统，成为“谦谦君子”、“文质彬彬”理想人格的具象载体。天青之色源于对“雨过天青”自然意象的提炼，象征万物生机。体现了宋人追求“天人合一”的哲学境界。(柯蔚芳, 2022: 77-79)
术语和表达
Ru porcelain: 汝瓷
Ru kiln porcelain: 汝窑瓷器
Ruzhou: 汝州
Five Famous Kilns (Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, Ding): 五大名窑 (汝、官、哥、钧、定)
Sky blue glaze: 天青色釉
Peiligang culture: 裴李岗文化
Yangshao culture: 仰韶文化
Glazed pottery: 釉陶
Celadon: 青瓷
Southern Celadon and Northern White: 南青北白
Jingkang Incident: 靖康之变
Imperial kiln: 御窑厂
Material selection and processing: 选料与加工
Preparation of clay and glaze: 坯料与釉药的制备
Shaping and body decoration: 成型与胎体装饰
Bisque firing: 素烧
Glazing: 施釉
Glaze firing: 釉烧
Crushing: 粉碎
Washing: 淘洗
Refinement: 炼制
Moisture content: 含水量
Plasticity: 可塑性
Molding techniques: 模制法
Support molding: 托坯
Carving: 刻花
Printing: 印花
Engraving patterns: 雕刻纹样
Imprint designs: 压印纹饰
Mechanical strength: 机械强度
Glaze: 釉料
Presentation of glaze color: 釉色呈现
Characteristics of the glaze: 釉质特征
Essence of craftsmanship: 工艺的精髓
Aesthetic characteristics: 美学特质
Spiritual and cultural significances： 精神文化内涵
Refined and cultured: 文质彬彬
Harmony between humanity and the nature: 天人合一
Crystallization of humanistic spirit: 人文精神的结晶
问题
1、宋代五大名窑有哪些？
2、汝瓷在哪个朝代发展到高峰？
3、汝瓷工艺有哪几个典型步骤？
4、汝瓷典型釉色是什么？
5、汝瓷体现了什么样的文化内涵？
答案
1、宋代五大名窑包括：汝、官、哥、钧、定。
2、汝瓷在宋代发展到高峰，具体在北宋中晚期达到巅峰。
3、汝瓷工艺包含五个典型步骤：选料与加工、坯料与釉药的制备、成型和胎体装饰、素烧与施釉、釉烧。
4、汝瓷典型釉色是“天青色”。
5、汝瓷体现了以下文化内涵：沉稳理性的精神；文质彬彬；天人合一的哲学境界。
文献
朱法喜,朱晓辉,汝瓷烧制技艺的传承与发展探析.神州,2019.
李学武,承载灿烂文明之瓷——从宋代汝瓷说起.陶瓷科学与艺术,2018.
程庸,汝瓷的道家思想与理学之美.文物天地,2018.
《汝瓷志》编纂委员会编.汝瓷志[M].北京:中华书局,2019.
Ru porcelain
Introduction
Ru porcelain, also referred to as Ru kiln porcelain, derives its name from its place of origin, Ruzhou. This type of porcelain boasts a rich historical background and attained its zenith during the Song Dynasty. Among the five renowned kilns of the Song Dynasty—namely Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding—Ru porcelain is regarded as the most esteemed.It is known for its smooth and refined "sky blue" glaze. The craftsmanship behind Ru porcelain intricately integrates philosophies into the firing techniques, making it not only an artwork for collection but also a symbol of refined taste and traditional aesthetics. The historic significance and the meticulous art of creating Ru porcelain make it a treasured cultural heritage.
History: Millennia of Legacy
The history of Ru porcelain is extensive and significant. The origins of the Ru kiln can be traced back to the pottery practices of primitive societies, which established the foundational techniques for its development. Evidence of this can be seen as early as the Neolithic period during the Peiligang culture, when a substantial quantity of clay red pottery was produced in the Ruzhou region. By the Yangshao culture period, the use of pottery had become widespread, as demonstrated by the diverse array of pottery, including those with painted decorations, discovered at the Zhang site in Ruzhou. Ru kiln is classified within the celadon category of ceramics. The emergence of celadon was facilitated by the introduction of "glazed pottery" during the Eastern Han period. By the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the production of celadon porcelain had significantly increased. The Sui and Tang dynasties represented a period of rapid economic and cultural advancement within China's feudal society, which in turn fostered the growth of the porcelain industry and established the dichotomy of "Southern Celadon and Northern White." The Song Dynasty witnessed a vigorous expansion of porcelain production, with numerous kilns established in both northern and southern regions, leading to the emergence of several renowned kilns. Among these, Ru kiln distinguished itself as the preeminent establishment within the "Five Famous Kilns," which also include Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding. During the mid to late Northern Song period, the Ru kiln industry reached its zenith, with its celadon highly esteemed by the Song court, thereby elevating Ru kiln to international prominence and creating a comprehensive "Ru kiln system." Following the Jingkang Incident, production at both Ru and Guan kilns ceased. The Southern Song Guan kiln subsequently inherited the craftsmanship of Ru kiln. However, during the Yuan Dynasty, Ru porcelain experienced a decline. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the imperial kiln in Jingdezhen endeavored to replicate Ru porcelain, yet it proved challenging to achieve comparable quality. Presently, the cultural legacy of Ru porcelain remains invaluable and continues to exert a significant influence.(Ruyao Chronicles，2019）
Craftsmanship: Traditional Mastery
The traditional craftsmanship associated with Ru porcelain is characterized by its intricate and detailed processes, which encompass the selection and preparation of raw materials, glaze formulation, clay kneading, shaping, carving, and pattern printing, as well as bisque firing and glazing. The raw materials are typically sourced from clay deposits with favorable plasticity located in proximity to the kiln, and these materials undergo a series of processing steps including drying, crushing, mixing, and settling to form the clay body. The glaze is produced through the processes of crushing, mixing, filtering, and sieving lean materials, followed by a careful proportional blending of these components. The kneading process can be executed in two distinct manners: one resembling the kneading of dough, and the other referred to as "rolling the head sheep," which involves expelling air from the clay to achieve a uniformly oval shape. The shaping of the clay is predominantly accomplished using a potter's wheel for round forms, while irregular sculptural pieces are crafted by hand on a slow wheel; an additional technique known as support molding is also employed. The carving technique utilizes various knife methods to engrave patterns onto the surface of the clay body, whereas printing involves the application of designs onto the clay using stamps. Bisque firing is performed to enhance the water absorption of the greenware and to increase the thickness of the glaze layer. Prior to glazing, tests are conducted, and the glazing process is executed through dipping or pouring methods, followed by necessary adjustments to address any glaze drips or lumps.People's aesthetic standards have evolved alongside the development of each era. From the full-bodied beauty of the Tang Dynasty, the graceful slenderness of the Song Dynasty, the rugged strength of the Yuan Dynasty, the delicate refinement of the Ming Dynasty, to the elegant sophistication of the Qing Dynasty, these diverse aesthetics are beautifully reflected in the shapes and glazes of ceramics. (Zhu Faxi,Zhu Xiaohui,2019)
Cultural Connotation: Nature's Harmony
Ru porcelain embodies the cultural essence of Ruzhou, encapsulating significant cultural meanings.As one of the foundational sites of Chinese civilization, Ruzhou boasts a rich historical narrative and cultural legacy, exemplified by archaeological sites such as Zhangwan and Huai Tree Yin.These historical artifacts and local folklore have fostered a collective aspiration among the Ruzhou populace for a spirit characterized by lightness, elegance, and simplicity, which has significantly shaped the stylistic development of Ru porcelain.During the Northern Song Dynasty, with the patronage of the imperial court, Ru porcelain harmoniously blended traditional craftsmanship with the subtle and refined aesthetics that were esteemed during this period. This synthesis resulted in a distinctive style that is marked by qualities of antiquity, generosity, purity, and elegance.The sky-blue glaze of Ru porcelain symbolizes a profound connection to nature and an ideal of harmony between humanity and the natural world. Although extant examples of Ru porcelain are scarce, it stands as the preeminent treasure of Ruzhou, serving as a cultural emblem that enhances the region's cultural heritage and contributes to urban development.（Cheng Yong，2018）
Terms and Expressions
Ru porcelain 汝瓷
Five renowned kilns of the Song Dynasty 宋代五大名窑
Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding kilns 汝、官、哥、钧、定
Celadon 青瓷
Imperial kiln 御窑厂
Glaze 釉
Raw material selection and preparation 原料选取与制备
Glaze formulation 釉料制备
Clay kneading 揉泥
Support molding 托坯工艺
Carving and pattern printing 刻花印花
Bisque firing 素烧
Glazing 施釉
Dipping or pouring methods 浸釉或浇釉
Neolithic period 新石器时代
Peiligang culture 裴李岗文化
Yangshao culture 仰韶文化
Jingkang Incident 靖康之变
Southern Song official kilns 南宋官窑
Cultural heritage 文化遗产
Harmony between humanity and nature 天人合一
Refined taste and traditional aesthetics 高雅品味与传统美学
Questions
1. What are the five famous kilns of the Song Dynasty?
2. In which dynasty did Ru porcelain reach its peak?
3. What are the typical steps of Ru porcelain craftsmanship?
4. What are the typical glaze colors of Ru porcelain?
5. What cultural connotations does Ru porcelain embody?
Answers
1.Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding kilns.
2.In Northern Song Dynasty.
3.Raw material selection and preparation, glaze formulation, clay kneading, shaping, carving/pattern printing, bisque firing, and glazing.
4.Sky-blue glaze.
5.“Harmony between humanity and nature.”and“Lightness, elegance, and simplicity.”
References
Zhu Faxi朱法喜,Zhu Xiaohui朱晓辉,汝瓷烧制技艺的传承与发展探析.神州,2019.
Li Xuewu李学武,承载灿烂文明之瓷——从宋代汝瓷说起.陶瓷科学与艺术,2018.
Cheng Yong程庸,汝瓷的道家思想与理学之美.文物天地,2018.
《汝瓷志》编纂委员会编.汝瓷志[M].北京:中华书局,2019.
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