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A Journey Through ‘Five Colours’

This tour by Curator of Chinese Art, Dr Yupin Chung, will explore the inspiration of the new Colour Gallery at The Burrell Collection and the meaning of colours in Chinese ceramics.

A Journey Through ‘Five Colours’

About A Journey Through ‘Five Colours’

The Chinese word for ‘colour’ involves a character 色 se meaning ‘emotion’, often referring to ‘desire’. Daoist principles recognise five elements which correspond to colours. These are metal (white); earth (yellow); fire (red); wood (blue); water (black).

This tour by Curator of Chinese Art, Dr Yupin Chung, will explore the inspiration of this new Colour Gallery and the meaning of colours in Chinese ceramics.

How did potters feel about nature? How was their intense use of a single glaze colour a way of expressing their feelings? What were the connections between the craft and design worlds?

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