Blue-and-white porcelain: cross-cultural exchange and design innovation between China and Europe

This study investigates the evolution of blue-and-white porcelain (BWP) as a vital medium of cultural exchange between China and Europe, focusing on its adaptation in Islamic regions, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates art history, cultural theory, a...

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Main Authors: Meizi Gu, Anita Fang Chen, Rita Almeida Filipe
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Cogent Arts & Humanities
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2025.2483584
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description This study investigates the evolution of blue-and-white porcelain (BWP) as a vital medium of cultural exchange between China and Europe, focusing on its adaptation in Islamic regions, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates art history, cultural theory, and material studies, the research examines the enduring influence of BWP on design aesthetics and practices over centuries. The study traces the historical development of BWP, underscoring its role in blending Eastern and Western design principles and its continued relevance as a source of inspiration for contemporary design. By framing BWP as more than a historical artefact, this research positions it as a lasting symbol of global cultural dialogue, capable of ongoing reinterpretation within modern design contexts.
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spelling doaj-art-e687fa2a01ec46bda3ba8b37ed5f3d4b2025-08-20T03:09:28ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Arts & Humanities2331-19832025-12-0112110.1080/23311983.2025.2483584Blue-and-white porcelain: cross-cultural exchange and design innovation between China and EuropeMeizi Gu0Anita Fang Chen1Rita Almeida Filipe2Department of Design, Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, PortugalDepartment of Interaction Design, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SwedenDepartment of Design, Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, PortugalThis study investigates the evolution of blue-and-white porcelain (BWP) as a vital medium of cultural exchange between China and Europe, focusing on its adaptation in Islamic regions, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates art history, cultural theory, and material studies, the research examines the enduring influence of BWP on design aesthetics and practices over centuries. The study traces the historical development of BWP, underscoring its role in blending Eastern and Western design principles and its continued relevance as a source of inspiration for contemporary design. By framing BWP as more than a historical artefact, this research positions it as a lasting symbol of global cultural dialogue, capable of ongoing reinterpretation within modern design contexts.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2025.2483584Blue-and-white porcelaincross-cultural exchangedesign aestheticscultural dialoguecultural hybridityAsian Studies
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design aesthetics
cultural dialogue
cultural hybridity
Asian Studies
title Blue-and-white porcelain: cross-cultural exchange and design innovation between China and Europe
title_full Blue-and-white porcelain: cross-cultural exchange and design innovation between China and Europe
title_fullStr Blue-and-white porcelain: cross-cultural exchange and design innovation between China and Europe
title_full_unstemmed Blue-and-white porcelain: cross-cultural exchange and design innovation between China and Europe
title_short Blue-and-white porcelain: cross-cultural exchange and design innovation between China and Europe
title_sort blue and white porcelain cross cultural exchange and design innovation between china and europe
topic Blue-and-white porcelain
cross-cultural exchange
design aesthetics
cultural dialogue
cultural hybridity
Asian Studies
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