Research Of The Art Of The Traditional Kneading Ceramics

Chinese civilization has a long history, which is the only one that never beendiscontinued in the world. It has been through ups and downs, absorption of diversity andstill continues surging forward. When the light of the early dawn of Chinese civilizationemerged, Chinese sculpture had been arisen and continued to develop. Although it growswith a wide variety its features are more noticeable, it has showed its special artisticidiosyncrasy at the very first time.Kneading ceramic had set up a solid foundation as a herald for the development ofthe art of the Chinese sculpture. People started to knead various ceramic arts whenpottery was invented, for enjoy, totemism or decorating. In the discovery of kneadingtechnology of texture, colour and shapes, the art of ceramic has formed it unique quality.Ceramic kneading art is generated on the Chinese five element philosophy. The clay soilis the basic language and content of ceramic kneading, it contains the instinct of faith andsimplicity, and expresses the fundamental art style which the oriental art pursues. Itsunique materials and kneading technologies can retain the morphological and aesthetictendency of an era, and has special glamour. As a form of civilization, ceramic kneadingshows its different traits from other arts during its birth and development.In China ceramic kneading has a long history; it expresses the nature of freedombecause author usually kneading without a plan and randomly and freely shaping theceramic to make it natural and vivid; It is just has the same philosophy as Chinesepainting and penmanship. Among the people, the art of ceramic kneading has been fullybrought to play, it is not just a technology but a spirit of freedom and has formed a uniqueangle to enjoy art.This article is going to investigate the expression and characteristics of the art oftraditional kneading ceramic through the comprehension of different periods and culturebackgrounds, to grant this art a full-scale explanation and interpretation. To reveal itsidiosyncrasy displayed during the social change, by analyzing and researching the birthand development of the art of traditional kneading ceramic.