Relationship map between masters and apprentices of famous purple clay pottery masters in China

The art of purple clay pottery making, like many traditional arts and crafts, is passed down from generation to generation by masters and apprentices. Although there are some exceptions, the so-called self-taught ones, the most accomplished among them will eventually be classified as Under the disciples of my predecessors, the Zisha Teapot Disciple has sorted out the teacher-instructor relationship of some famous Zishahu masters. It is not very comprehensive. If there are any other points worthy of discussion, please leave a message below.

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Gu Jingzhou

The craftsmanship is based on the past and innovates with rigorous style. He is good at making plain surface light vessels, with smooth lines, exquisite production, both form and spirit, and elegant temperament. He is known as the master of pot art and a master of his generation.

Tutor Gu Jingzhou accepts apprentices: Li Changhong, Gao Haigeng, Shen Junhua, Shan Shufang, and Bao Xiuyun. During this period, Xu Hantang and Bao Guoxun were not in the craft class.

Zhu Kexin

is good at flower modeling. He is especially good at using dragons, clouds, pine, bamboo and plum as themes in his creations. His style is rich and simple, with appropriate laws and fine charm.

Tutor Zhu Kexin accepts disciples: Pan Chunfang, Bao Xinyuan, Shi Zhipeng, Li Qinxian, Li Bifang, Ni Shunsheng, Cao Wanfen, Wu Qing'an.

Pei Shimin

In his early years, he specialized in researching and imitating purple sand ancient wares in Shanghai. He once provided the holder for the "Shengsi Peach Cup" and the cover for the spring "tree gall" pot collected by Chu Nanqiang. , quite famous. All kinds of teapots, both bare and flowered, can be made, especially the simulation effect is the best. The shape of the teapot is elegant and unique, and it has the characteristics of solid and steady copperware. It is known as "Chen Mingyuan's Second".

Ren Ganting

He is good at all kinds of calligraphy including Kai Cao, Seal and Seal. The paintings are mainly landscapes, flowers and birds, with plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums being common themes. Most of the decorative techniques are part-time with writing, and the design pictures mostly express auspicious meanings. Proficient in knife skills, he can freely carve poems and pictures into his own style.

Tutor Ren Ganting accepted apprentices: August 1954: Xu Xiutang; May 1955: Xian Zhongying; August: Feng Xiya. October 1956: Shao Xinhe, Wang Pinrong, Zhang Haotang, Zhu Rongjuan. May 1958: Bao Zhongmei, Tan Quanhai, Mao Guoqiang, Ren Xiaosong, and later Bao Zhiqiang and Shen Hansheng.

Wu Yungen

Wu Yungen's pot making style is honest and steady. He is good at light ware and sinew ware, especially bamboo pots, which makes him unique. It not only loses the texture of purple sand, but also captures the character and integrity of bamboo, making it fresh, handsome, smart and graceful without any carving.

Tutor Wu Yungen accepts apprentices: Shi Yuqin, He Tingchu, Xu Ciyuan, Fan Hongquan, Wang Yuexian, Xie Lexian, and Wu Xinnan.

Wang Yinchun

His pots are graceful and elegant, well-organized, smooth and harmonious. He dominates the market with innovative varieties and is known as "Yinchun Pot". Wang Yinchun makes pots quickly and well, thinking skillfully and not sticking to rules. He pioneered the wooden mold blocking method, which improved the efficiency and made the shape more precise. Zhou Zheng

Instructor Wang Yinchun accepted disciples: Gao Hongying, Chen Xiaogeng, Ge Yuebin, Jiang Hongda, Ji Debao, Bao Saifen, and Fang Lipin.

Jiang Rong

Having been practicing art for more than half a century, she has studied carefully and is unique in making bionic pots. Most of his creations are based on the themes of natural fruits, animals and plants, and the expression techniques are mainly bionic. The image of the craftsmanship is lifelike and the kung fu is unique.

Tutor Jiang Rong accepts disciples: Fan Naizhi, Fan Yongliang, Qian Liyuan, Cheng Hui, Qian Jiansheng.