The Beauty of Song Dynasty Porcelain—Taking Song Dynasty Porcelain for Daily Use as an Example

Abstract

Song Dynasty porcelain is a peak in the history of ceramics, a milestone in technology and aesthetics. The aesthetic style of the Song Dynasty is mainly based on interest; that is, it emphasizes the aesthetic ideal of plainness, elegance, and beauty. This is also clearly presented in the ceramic design of the Song Dynasty. The beauty of Song Dynasty porcelain not only reflects the social style and lifestyle of the people of the Song Dynasty but also reflects the exquisiteness in the elegance, the incredible beauty in the plainness, and the cultural quality of life in the shape and design of porcelain in the Song Dynasty. These characteristics are well demonstrated in the daily necessities of Song Dynasty porcelain.