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独妙
Unique Excellence
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Created during Gu Jingzhou's later years. In 1992, Gu Jingzhou crafted the "Double Ring Cable" teapot. Gu Jingzhou personally engraved inscriptions on it: on one side, the inscription reads "Fenghui, Mid-Autumn of the Renshen Year, Liu Haisu at ninety-seven years of age"; on the other side, Liu Haisu painted a branch of aged plum blossoms with the inscription "Longevity, Liu Haisu at ninety-seven years," beneath which is carved the seal "Haisu Immortal" in archaic script intaglio. "Fenghui" — *hui* — refers to *prajna* in Buddhist terminology, representing a form of wisdom or insight. This teapot fully expresses the artistic journey of these two artists in their pursuit of truth through art, representing a harmonious dialogue between two great masters.
On October 21, 1993, the 78-year-old Gu Jingzhou traveled to Taiwan as part of the delegation for the "Yixing Ceramic Art Exhibition."
Upon setting foot on the island, Gu Jingzhou was warmly received by countless teapot enthusiasts. The ten-day exhibition drew continuous streams of visitors. The "Double Ring Cable" was among the works Gu Jingzhou brought to exhibit in Taiwan.
The teapot features a fine, delicate body with a plain, smooth, straight cylindrical form. The three-curved spout is precisely sculpted, pouring smoothly without dripping. The handle is wide and substantial with a shallow foot. The lid sits flush with the shoulder, and the bridge-shaped knob is adorned with two movable rope-pattern ring ornaments, adding a sense of liveliness to the piece. The overall form is dignified and simple, grand and stately.
Chapter 5
独妙
Unique Excellence
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English Translation
Created during Gu Jingzhou's later years. In 1992, Gu Jingzhou crafted the "Double Ring Cable" teapot. Gu Jingzhou personally engraved inscriptions on it: on one side, the inscription reads "Fenghui, Mid-Autumn of the Renshen Year, Liu Haisu at ninety-seven years of age"; on the other side, Liu Haisu painted a branch of aged plum blossoms with the inscription "Longevity, Liu Haisu at ninety-seven years," beneath which is carved the seal "Haisu Immortal" in archaic script intaglio. "Fenghui" — *hui* — refers to *prajna* in Buddhist terminology, representing a form of wisdom or insight. This teapot fully expresses the artistic journey of these two artists in their pursuit of truth through art, representing a harmonious dialogue between two great masters.
On October 21, 1993, the 78-year-old Gu Jingzhou traveled to Taiwan as part of the delegation for the "Yixing Ceramic Art Exhibition."
Upon setting foot on the island, Gu Jingzhou was warmly received by countless teapot enthusiasts. The ten-day exhibition drew continuous streams of visitors. The "Double Ring Cable" was among the works Gu Jingzhou brought to exhibit in Taiwan.
The teapot features a fine, delicate body with a plain, smooth, straight cylindrical form. The three-curved spout is precisely sculpted, pouring smoothly without dripping. The handle is wide and substantial with a shallow foot. The lid sits flush with the shoulder, and the bridge-shaped knob is adorned with two movable rope-pattern ring ornaments, adding a sense of liveliness to the piece. The overall form is dignified and simple, grand and stately.
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Chapter 1
序文
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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