Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
The Mille Fleurs motif across Asia
Far from being a simple decoration, the "Thousand Flowers" motif is a veritable visual language that has flourished on Asian objets...
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May 72 min read
Discovering traditional Korean furniture
Far from being a mere relic of the past, traditional Korean furniture offers a fascinating insight into the country's ancestral culture...
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Apr 292 min read
The kabuto: legendary samurai helmet
For centuries, Kabuto helmets, emblematic of the Japanese warrior tradition, have fascinated and captured the imagination of historians...
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Apr 262 min read
The art of Gandhara: A unique fusion of East and West
At the crossroads of South and Central Asia, Gandhara, located in what is now north-west Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, gave rise to a...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Apr 152 min read
The imperial insignia of Vietnam: the Order of Kim Khánh
Vietnam's imperial history is littered with honours and precious objects that bear witness to its cultural wealth. Among these...
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Apr 92 min read
Chinese coral: A red treasure carved with legends
A symbol of luck, passion and joy, red coral, or "shānghuī" in Mandarin, holds a special place in Chinese culture. Its vivid colour and...
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Apr 32 min read
The art of ceramics in Korea: a heritage dating back thousands of years
The art of ceramics in Korea dates back to the Neolithic period, with traces of rudimentary pottery dating back to 8,000 BC. Over the...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Mar 203 min read
Chinese stoneware: a journey through history and techniques
Chinese stoneware, also known as "cí" (瓷, cí) in Chinese, is a dense, vitrified ceramic produced by firing at high temperatures (between...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Mar 113 min read
Ruyi: From imperial object to symbol of good fortune
The Chinese ruyi is a fascinating piece of decorative art, both a powerful symbol and a ceremonial object. Its name, "ruyi", means "may...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Mar 52 min read
Court painting in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
The Ming period in China, marked by the victory of Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368, was a time of profound political and cultural change. At the...
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Feb 262 min read
Dazzling screens: The brilliance of Momoyama art (1573 - 1603) in Japan
In the political turmoil of the Momoyama period, marked by the decline of the Ashikaga shogun and a tumultuous civil war, a cultural...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Feb 212 min read
Bleu de Huê: An artistic journey between China and Vietnam
Today, the expression "Hué Blue" sounds like an artistic enigma, revealing a complex history of exquisite porcelain decorated with...
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Feb 94 min read
Enameling Elegance: A Journey Through Chinese Copper and Gold Painted Enamels
Painted enamels on copper and gold are in itself a part of the rich history of Chinese Art. Spanning from ancient origins to the...
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Jan 313 min read
“China Trade Paintings” : A Historical Perspective on Paintings and Furniture
The Evolution of Chinese Paintings in Trade China's rich history in trade, particularly in the realm of art, offers a fascinating journey...
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Jan 255 min read
Chinese Furniture Art and Craftsmanship: A Journey Through the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Chinese furniture, particularly from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, is a fascinating subject that reveals much...
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Jan 1817 min read
The Yuan dynasty: unique porcelain expertise
The Yuan Dynasty 元, a Chinese term signifying "Origin," spanned from 1271 to 1368 and marked a crucial chapter in the rich history of...
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Jan 152 min read
The work of Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960): Views of an Imagined and Colorful Asia
Born in Paris in 1896, Paul Jacoulet left France for Japan to join his father, Paul Frederic Jacoulet, a French professor in Tokyo....
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Jan 153 min read
The Evolution of Chinese Porcelain : A Comprehensive Historical Overview
Tracing the evolution of Chinese porcelain from the Song dynasty to the 20th century, this essay delves into the remarkable journey of...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 153 min read
The Lustrous Legacy: Exploring the Art and Influence of Vietnamese Lacquer
Vietnamese lacquer, or "sơn mài," is a sophisticated art form, reflecting a blend of indigenous techniques and cultural exchanges,...
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Jan 125 min read
Legacy of elegance: The mastery and influence of Song Dynasty Porcelain
he porcelain of the Song Dynasty, spanning from 960 to 1279 AD, is a testament to a period rich in cultural and artistic excellence in...
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