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Lacquer Art
Cloisonne
Cloisonne is the decorative art of applying enamel of all colors to the surface of a copper or bronze object, which is then burnt to become a bright and colorful piece or art. Cloisonne was made first from soldering brass wires to the surface of a copper object to form a pattern or illustration, then each pattern is later colored with enamels according to requirements. With that done, the object would be fired and the process of enameling is repeated until the surface becomes smooth. Polishing is done next and exposed brass wires between parts of the patterns, as well as the rim and bottom of the object is finally plated in gold. A cloisonne piece is thus completed. Cloisonnes are usually bright in colors, glossy and smooth, have a body that is study, and gold plating that shine. This traditional artwork is highly valued in Taiwan. Very few produce the cloisonnes the ancient way as modern machines and industrial technologies have become faster substitutes.
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Lacquer
art is an ancient Chinese tradition that evolved as early as the Neolithic
Age. Men used lacquer to coat eating utensils, ornaments, and sacrificial
offerings. Ornaments, whether made from wood, pottery, or stone, are coated
with lacquer so that its original mold cannot be distinguished. Lacquerware
are mainly used by upper class society. By the 8th and 3rd centuries,
everything from writing stationery, musical instruments, weaponry, furniture,
funeral items, and even vehicles have been lacquer-coated. Motifs include
dragons (a popular subject matter among the Chinese in all art forms),
snakes, phoenixes, birds, court activities, and more.
Lacquer
art is liked by all people because of its exquisiteness and delicacy.
Chinese lacquer is very lasting and sturdy. It does not corrode even for
centuries. This traditional art maintains its popularity in Taiwan due
to the fact that these lacquer products have been a part of Chinese life
for decades.
The
art of Cloisonne was not borne in China. Missionaries from central Asia
had passed it to China during the 14th Century. As the Chinese learnt
the skills and techniques of Cloisonne, they improved and developed this
skill and made it a Chinese art.