Blue-and-white porcelain: cross-cultural exchange and design innovation between China and Europe
Journal article, 2025
This study investigates the evolution of blue-and-white porcelain (BWP) as a vital medium of cultural exchange between China and Europe, focusing on its adaptation in Islamic regions, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates art history, cultural theory, and material studies, the research examines the enduring influence of BWP on design aesthetics and practices over centuries. The study traces the historical development of BWP, underscoring its role in blending Eastern and Western design principles and its continued relevance as a source of inspiration for contemporary design. By framing BWP as more than a historical artefact, this research positions it as a lasting symbol of global cultural dialogue, capable of ongoing reinterpretation within modern design contexts.
Design
Visual Communication
Culture & Development
cultural hybridity
Sustainable Development
Asian Studies
Visual Arts
Blue-and-white porcelain
Cultural Studies
cross-cultural exchange
design aesthetics
History
Art & Visual Culture
cultural dialogue
Author
Meizi Gu
University of Lisbon
Fang Chen
Chalmers, Computer Science and Engineering (Chalmers), Interaction Design and Software Engineering
Rita Almeida Filipe
University of Lisbon
Cogent Arts and Humanities
2331-1983 (eISSN)
Vol. 12 1 2483584Subject Categories (SSIF 2025)
Art History
DOI
10.1080/23311983.2025.2483584