ZHANG Ganlin
(Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, Jingdezhen 333403, Jiangxi, China)

Abstract: This paper traces the etymologic evolution of “pottery” in the historical process of Chinese ceramic art. By restoring to the origin the facts recorded in archeological literature, it explores the etymological meanings of "pottery" in art history and its implications for future development of the art.

Key words: 20th century; ceramics; etymology