The History of Ceramics Podcast: The Tang Dynasty - Treasures from the Tomb

This week Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene explore the remarkable ceramics of the Tang Dynasty, one of China's greatest periods of artistic innovation. We venture down into the depths of their magnificent tombs and discover the wonders of their funerary wares. Ceramics creations that capture life in the Imperial Court from dancers, polo players, concubines, warriors and magnificent horses. These treasures open a window into a golden period of Chinese history but also show how the Tang potters transformed the art of clay and influenced ceramic traditions around the world.

FEATURED ARTWORKS IN THIS EPISODE:

Emperor Li Yuan, 618-626, unknown, Public Domain

Excerpt from the handscroll Viewing the Pass List, c. 1540 by Qiu Ying

Tang Court Playing Polo, 706AD, Public Domain

Cosmetics Box, 8th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain

Figure of a Horse, 700-750, The British Museum, Public Domain

Amphora, Late 7th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain

Covered Jar, 8th century, The Met Collection, Public Domain

Set of Ten Entertainers and Two Dancers, 618-907, Miho Museum, Public Domain

Camel and Rider, 701-750, Art Institute of Chicago, Public Domain

Horse and Rider, early 8th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain

Camel with Musicians, 723, National Museum of China, Public Domain

Horse with Lead Glaze, 728, The British Museum, Public Domain

Seated Court Lady, 8th Century, the Met Collection, Public Domain

Female Attendant, Mid 7th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain

Female Attendant, 7th-8th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain

Seated girl holding Mirror, first half 8th Century, Art Institute Chicago, Public Domain

Polo Player, ca. 618-907, Public Domain

Young Female Polo Player, early 8th Century, Musée Guimet

Female Polo Player, c. 750, Musée Guimet

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