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The Chinese wanted foreigners to know how to make silk and porcelain as a strategic move to maintain their economic advantage in trade. By controlling the production of these highly sought-after goods, China could monopolize their export and maximize profits. Additionally, keeping the techniques secret allowed China to enhance its prestige and influence in global trade networks, ensuring that they remained a central player in international commerce. This desire to protect proprietary knowledge was crucial in preserving China's cultural and economic dominance.
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Why do you think the Chinese did not want foreigners to know how to make silk and porcelain?
they keep it a secret because they wouldn't get a lot of money
What are facts about Chinese porcelain?
one fact on chinses porclain is that it is very hard to make and
Did the Chinese use ceramics to make porcelain?
Porcelain is part of a group of clays called Kaolinite which was first used in high fired Chinese ceramics during the Han dynasty. Porcelain together with a Celedon glaze quickly gained popularity since it had the appearance of jade.
Are the people in japan known for their clay pottery?
Yes. Some of finest work in porcelain is from Japan. In fact, they developed the method for creating objects from porcelain. The Blue Willow pattern comes from Japan. It shows a story about lost love. The art of pottery and porcelain began in China 3,000 years ago. This is why it is called "China." It wasn't until 1709 when a German chemist finally figured out how to make the fine clay needed to produce porcelain. He began a factory in Meissen, Germany to produce porcelain objects. Meissen porcelain is still known for it's fine china and objects.
What did the Chinese use to make books?
The printing press
Why do you think the Chinese did not want foreigners to know how to make silk and porcelain?
they keep it a secret because they wouldn't get a lot of money
Did the ancient Chinese make porcelain dolls?
yes they did
How did the ancient Chinese people make art?
they were painting on porcelain
What was the main reason for porcelain?
the Chinese were the first to make vases
Why didn't the Chinese want other nations to know how to make silk and porcelain?
Because as long as they were the only ones, they could make good money on selling it to the rest of the world.
What kind of products does Franx Porcelain make?
"Franz Porcelain makes decorative items out of Chinese porcelain. These items are usually related to nature, such as butterflies, birds, frogs, or flowers."
Art and craft in Chinese civilization?
The Chinese used porcelain to make beautiful pots. The knew the art of sericulture and they knew to print and make paper.
What are facts about Chinese porcelain?
one fact on chinses porclain is that it is very hard to make and
Did the Chinese use ceramics to make porcelain?
Porcelain is part of a group of clays called Kaolinite which was first used in high fired Chinese ceramics during the Han dynasty. Porcelain together with a Celedon glaze quickly gained popularity since it had the appearance of jade.
What is porcelain sometimes called today?
Porcelain was known as white gold in Europe because the formula for making it proved so elusive for a very long time. The Chinese closely guarded the secret to porcelain manufacture to protect their porcelain industry. The Germans finally figured out the formula and began manufacturing porcelain at Meissen in the 1700's.
How did the Chinese make porcelain?
They combined kaolin, feldspar and sand to make the body. Then the mixture was heated in a kiln to very high temperatures around 2,000F. This would cause the materials to react to form a glass phase that gives porcelain its strength and translucency.
How is porcelain still used today?
To make Porcelain dolls.
