Technological Advancements:
During the Ming Dynasty, many technological advancements were made. One main example of this is the advancement in porcelain pots, jars and vases. Artisans in the Ming Dynasty refined the process, to make a thinner and glossier blue and white vase[1]. Also, many more shapes were created for the vases and pots, these shaped like bottles, flasks, jugs, candleholders, and pen boxes[2]. The Ming artisans also created more color schemes to paint the porcelain.
During the Ming Dynasty, painting got refined even further. The Ming artists used a newer technique, building up organized brushstrokes to make a specific shape[3].
Economic Growth:
The economic growth during the Ming Dynasty was largely influenced by trade and foreign relations. A main part of this were the goods that China was exporting, which included porcelain and silk. The porcelain, like mentioned above, was a newer type of porcelain that nobody except Chinese potters knew how to create. The silk was a long kept secret that again, no other country could recreate. Plus, a general by the name of Zheng He lead several expeditions to other countries to influence trade for economic growth[4].
During the Ming Dynasty, many technological advancements were made. One main example of this is the advancement in porcelain pots, jars and vases. Artisans in the Ming Dynasty refined the process, to make a thinner and glossier blue and white vase[1]. Also, many more shapes were created for the vases and pots, these shaped like bottles, flasks, jugs, candleholders, and pen boxes[2]. The Ming artisans also created more color schemes to paint the porcelain.
During the Ming Dynasty, painting got refined even further. The Ming artists used a newer technique, building up organized brushstrokes to make a specific shape[3].
Economic Growth:
The economic growth during the Ming Dynasty was largely influenced by trade and foreign relations. A main part of this were the goods that China was exporting, which included porcelain and silk. The porcelain, like mentioned above, was a newer type of porcelain that nobody except Chinese potters knew how to create. The silk was a long kept secret that again, no other country could recreate. Plus, a general by the name of Zheng He lead several expeditions to other countries to influence trade for economic growth[4].
Footnotes:
[1] Morris, Roderick Conway. "Ming: The Dynasty Behind the Vases." NY Times, October 16, 2014.
[2] IBID
[3] The Department of Asian Art, "Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)", metmuseum.com, last accessed 11/26/14, http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ming/hd_ming.htm
[4] Ellis, Elisabeth Gaynor., Anthony Esler, and Burton F. Beers. "Culture Flourishes." World History. Boston,
MA: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008. 381. Print.
[1] Morris, Roderick Conway. "Ming: The Dynasty Behind the Vases." NY Times, October 16, 2014.
[2] IBID
[3] The Department of Asian Art, "Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)", metmuseum.com, last accessed 11/26/14, http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ming/hd_ming.htm
[4] Ellis, Elisabeth Gaynor., Anthony Esler, and Burton F. Beers. "Culture Flourishes." World History. Boston,
MA: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008. 381. Print.