An Analysis On Shaping Techniques Of Ceramic Sculpture In Jingdezhen

Ceramic sculpture is one kind of forms of art. With the help of unique characteristics of ceramic materials, artists create the images containing their aesthetic emotions by certain means.Ceramic sculpture is quite different from other kinds of sculpture arts. The distinctive beauty is decided by the technological procedure as firing,glazing and, particularly important, forming. The creation of works have to measure up to the condition and technology of forming. Otherwise, no matter how perfect the design proposal is, it can not be put into practice. This article emphasizes on the overall discourse on the methods of forming operations, crafts, skills and auxiliary means about Ching-te-chen ceramic sculpture, and further analyzes its molding features. The text contributes a basis to the creative explorations and educational activities of ceramic sculpture.