| Title: |
Quantitative typological analysis applied to the morphology of export mugs and their social factors in the Ming and Qing dynasties from the perspective of East–West trade |
| Authors: |
Jinghui Ao, Zilin Xu, Weicong Li, Shanshan Ji, Ran Qiu |
| Source: |
Heritage Science, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-24 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
SpringerOpen, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Fine Arts
LCC:Analytical chemistry |
| Subject Terms: |
Porcelain, Cantonese mugs, Quantitative typological analysis, Morphology, Evolution, Social factors, Fine Arts, Analytical chemistry, QD71-142 |
| More Details: |
Abstract The relationship between social factors and the formation of exported mug designs is blurred. This study addresses how they influence material design. Based on a quantitative typological analysis, this paper interprets the cultural relationships underlying the evolution of mug designs exported during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The study reveals: (1) the typology and handle styles of mugs can be categorized into six types, with a predominance of Cylindrical bodies and Ear-shaped handles. Notably, artistic emphasis is concentrated on Bulbous cup bodies and Tail outward curved handles; (2) the design of mugs in the eighteenth century exhibited diversity, morphological similarities, and feature continuity, evolving from representational (Ming Dynasty) to abstract and then to minimalistic styles (Qing Dynasty), particularly evident in the three-dimensional modeling of handles for ergonomic comfort (transitioning from a singular Outward curved form to Ear-shaped form, and then to Entwined branch form); (3) the body shape of mugs transformed from Arc-barrel bodies to Bulbous bodies (focusing on heat retention), and eventually to Cylindrical bodies (prioritizing heat retention, practicality, and cost-efficiency).; (4) the volume of mugs steadily increased from the early eighteenth century, generally classified into large volume (≥ 500 ml), medium volume (200-499 ml), and small volume ( |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2050-7445 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/2050-7445 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s40494-024-01237-x |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/471724c16b774edbaf8f34f69ff7c3bf |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.471724c16b774edbaf8f34f69ff7c3bf |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
