LI li

(Department of Decorative Arts, Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710065, China)

Abstract:The shapes of plum vases produced a classic style in Song dynasty. They not only reveal a delicate and graceful form but also reflect the well -developed porcelain manufacturing technology of Song dynasty and the social life and esthetics features at that time. The plum vases have not only taken a distinctive course in Chinese porcelain manufacturing history but also possessed a long-lasting brilliance among various Chinese art forms.

key words:upstanding; slender; volume; line and shape; rhythm