The Forms Of Calligraphy On Ceramic Decoration

Both ceramics and calligraphy are the traditional Chinese arts, many artisticcharacteristics are interlinked between the two. Up to now, the combination of the twohas a long historical source, which has its place of origin and the development process.In a course of development, with the accumulation of experience, reference andinnovation at different ages, excellent ceramic works decorated by calligraphy arepresent in large numbers. This paper takes outstanding ceramic calligraphy workswhich are appeared in different periods as a starting point, expounds on decorativepatterns of ceramic calligraphy by arranging and summing up a large number ofimages and literal materials, mainly introduces the two common forms of calligraphydecoration, the pure calligraphy decoration and the united decoration of poem,calligraphy and painting, including its calligraphy content and layout. Calligraphydecoration which absorbs the techniques of ceramic art combining the artistic charm ofcalligraphy presents a unique artistic effect, the decoration patterns are joined diversely,such as low fire glazes or high fire glazes, writing or carving, or the combination ofvarious decorative techniques, etc. With the innovation and development of calligraphyon ceramics, ceramic calligraphy will be an appearance in more forms. This paperoffers a regular summary and a supplement to various forms of calligraphy decorationon ceramics, thus draws inferences and provides beneficial inspiration for thedevelopment and innovation of modern ceramic art.