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Unique Excellence
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The "Yue Ti Geng" teapot is a collaborative masterpiece between Gu Jingzhou and Han Meilin, incorporating modern aesthetic concepts into its design. The lines are simple and clean, with a body shaped like a flattened drum. The inverted trapezoidal handle increases the width of the upper portion, making the overall proportions harmonious and balanced, with a coordinated rhythm of solid and void spaces.
The elegantly crafted handle rises gracefully into the air, alternating between solid and void with the body. The lines are both flowing and serene, with concentrated strength. The handle's proportions are exaggerated, yet the lines possess both grace and tranquility, with a dignified weight. The entire piece is meticulously crafted, embodying delicacy within robustness, with a fresh style and distinctive charm. The contours are dignified and rigorous, achieving both formal coherence and practical functionality. Viewing this teapot from afar brings a pleasing effect to the eye and spirit, broadening the heart. Using such a teapot with clearly defined flowing lines to brew tea, even the poured tea and surrounding air seem to make the drinker feel as refreshed as a spring breeze.
From the perspective of traditional Yixing clay forming methods and the characteristics of the clay material, this design with its strong modern sensibility presents extremely high difficulty in forming, particularly the inverted trapezoidal handle. During production, especially in the firing process, it is extremely prone to warping and deformation. Due to the handle's height and span both exceeding the body, Gu Jingzhou intentionally increased the thickness of the clay strip for the handle. To coordinate with the body's proportions while preventing the thickened clay strip from appearing heavy, Gu Jingzhou thinned the thickness on both sides of the clay strip. Viewing the handle's cross-section, it appears thick in the middle and thin on the sides. This treatment method not only ensures the handle's strength but also reduces the visual thickness of the handle, making the overall proportions of the teapot body coordinated with a unique spirit and rhythm.
In 1987, Han Meilin inscribed the four seal script characters "Zi You Le Chu" (Finding Joy Within), and there are three versions with different calligraphic styles. In 1989, Gu Jingzhou created this teapot again and inscribed it himself: "Not round yet round, not square yet square, wisdom desires its roundness, action desires its squareness."
Chapter 5
独妙
Unique Excellence
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English Translation
The "Yue Ti Geng" teapot is a collaborative masterpiece between Gu Jingzhou and Han Meilin, incorporating modern aesthetic concepts into its design. The lines are simple and clean, with a body shaped like a flattened drum. The inverted trapezoidal handle increases the width of the upper portion, making the overall proportions harmonious and balanced, with a coordinated rhythm of solid and void spaces.
The elegantly crafted handle rises gracefully into the air, alternating between solid and void with the body. The lines are both flowing and serene, with concentrated strength. The handle's proportions are exaggerated, yet the lines possess both grace and tranquility, with a dignified weight. The entire piece is meticulously crafted, embodying delicacy within robustness, with a fresh style and distinctive charm. The contours are dignified and rigorous, achieving both formal coherence and practical functionality. Viewing this teapot from afar brings a pleasing effect to the eye and spirit, broadening the heart. Using such a teapot with clearly defined flowing lines to brew tea, even the poured tea and surrounding air seem to make the drinker feel as refreshed as a spring breeze.
From the perspective of traditional Yixing clay forming methods and the characteristics of the clay material, this design with its strong modern sensibility presents extremely high difficulty in forming, particularly the inverted trapezoidal handle. During production, especially in the firing process, it is extremely prone to warping and deformation. Due to the handle's height and span both exceeding the body, Gu Jingzhou intentionally increased the thickness of the clay strip for the handle. To coordinate with the body's proportions while preventing the thickened clay strip from appearing heavy, Gu Jingzhou thinned the thickness on both sides of the clay strip. Viewing the handle's cross-section, it appears thick in the middle and thin on the sides. This treatment method not only ensures the handle's strength but also reduces the visual thickness of the handle, making the overall proportions of the teapot body coordinated with a unique spirit and rhythm.
In 1987, Han Meilin inscribed the four seal script characters "Zi You Le Chu" (Finding Joy Within), and there are three versions with different calligraphic styles. In 1989, Gu Jingzhou created this teapot again and inscribed it himself: "Not round yet round, not square yet square, wisdom desires its roundness, action desires its squareness."
章节导航 Chapter Navigation
Chapter 1
序文
Pages 6-6
Chapter 2
引言
Pages 28-31
Chapter 3
达变
Pages 32-133
Chapter 3
开宗立派
Pages 46-66
Chapter 3
传道授业
Pages 67-98
Chapter 3
大师淳友
Pages 99-120
Chapter 3
学艺谋生
Pages 121-133
Chapter 4
化神
Pages 134-141
Chapter 5
独妙
Pages 142-405
Chapter 5
匠心独运 不苟丝毫
Pages 142-179
Chapter 5
器利善事 物尽其用
Pages 180-199
Chapter 5
紫泥春华 研精究微
Pages 200-405
Chapter 6
驾简
Pages 406-427
Chapter 6
精雕细刻 文质合一
Pages 406-410
Chapter 6
师法自然 妙趣横生
Pages 411-415
Chapter 6
丝来线去 曲尽其妙
Pages 416-427
Chapter 7
明志
Pages 463-485
Chapter 7
高山仰止 淡泊明志
Pages 463-472
Chapter 7
啜墨看茶 气定神闲
Pages 473-478
Chapter 7
齿少心锐 怡志抒情
Pages 479-485
Chapter 8
存真
Pages 428-462
Chapter 8
规圆矩方 弃伪存真
Pages 428-436
Chapter 8
有物有则 钻尖仰高
Pages 437-462
Chapter 9
心营
Pages 506-525
Chapter 9
坚守传统 艺立潮头
Pages 506-513
Chapter 9
新型师承 桃李满园
Pages 514-525
Chapter 10
附录
Pages 526-651
Chapter 10
顾景舟紫艺论文
Pages 526-535
Chapter 10
技术课备课笔记
Pages 536-543
Chapter 10
顾景舟艺术年表
Pages 544-651
Chapter 11
参考文献
Pages 652-657
Chapter 12
鸣谢
Pages 658-659