Frontiers in Art Research, 2025, 7(7); doi: 10.25236/FAR.2025.070711.
Pingping Lv1, Yuan Xie2
1Shunde Polytechnic University, Foshan, China
2Gemmological Institute, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China
Turquoise, a precious jade with millennia of history and cultural heritage, exhibits an evolution in decorative style and processing techniques that profoundly reflects the trajectory of aesthetic ideals and technological change across eras. This study systematically traces the developmental lineage of Chinese turquoise art forms and manufacturing craftsmanship from prehistoric times to the contemporary era. The research posits that the transformation of turquoise art and craftsmanship constitutes a significant component of Chinese jade culture and serves as crucial material evidence for studying Chinese material civilization and craft aesthetics from ancient to modern times.
Chinese Turquoise, Decorative Style, Processing Techniques
Pingping Lv, Yuan Xie. A Brief Discussion on Chinese Turquoise Decorative Art and Processing Techniques. Frontiers in Art Research (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 7: 70-78. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2025.070711.
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