Asian Art Collection

10 Things To Know About Kraak Porcelains

Kraak wares were made in the 17th century by mass production at the Chinese Jingdezhen kilns in Jiangxi province to meet the demands of the Portuguese market, and later the Dutch market.

Say What? Art Terms for Beginners, Part 17

Our art terminology article this quarter continues with the theme of the current exhibition, “Blue and White”, with terms like Qingbai, klapmutsen and Delftware.

10 Things To Know About Chinese Sericulture: Smooth As Silk

By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer

The process of sericulture is well documented in a series of paintings bound in an album in the AGGV collection. Albums such as these were made mostly in the 19th century for the export market. Today, they serve as a clear document on how silk is made.