Join us for Super Saturday - China Blues: The World in Blue and White as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month! Learn about different kinds of patterns, designs, and motifs that have been used to create blue and white porcelain all over Asia. Design your own blue and white ceramics on paper with markers and oil pastels, inspired by the beautiful pieces found in China Blues: The World in Blue and White.
China Blues: The World in Blue and White
For nearly a millennium, China has produced blue-and-white porcelains coveted far and wide—from the sultans of the Ottoman Empire to European royalty. These porcelain wares were distributed across the world through the Maritime Silk Road and inspired potters globally to emulate this style. China Blues focuses on the fashion for blue and white ware, synonymous with exquisite quality and royal patronage, and explores the cross-cultural exchange between Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The exhibition is curated by Joy Beckman, Professor and George S. Parker II Chair in Art History, and Director of the Wright Museum of Art, Wisconsin. Major support provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona Carpenter Foundation.