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The characteristics of works of black pottery by Shang Tianming can be summarized from two aspects: outlook and decorations.
In terms of the shape of his works, there are various kinds such as pot, bowl and the shape of animals. The works are made by carving and sculpting with different kinds of shapes. Although the outlooks are rather different, they are all fine, shiny elegant and tranquil with high artistic values.
The pictures are relatively simple such as the lines of a triangle. The works of black pottery are famous not only for their shapes but also for their decorations.
The works of black pottery are smoked, so they are black and shiny, fine and simple. The main characteristics of black pottery are black, thin, and shiny. A kind of work of black pottery isfamous as the pottery of egg shell, because it is as thin as the shell of egg. The antique and simple characteristics of black pottery form its peculiar style. Many people like collecting them. These works can be used as gifts, art works, souvenirs and even musical instruments. They can also be carved with words or pictures according to the needs of the customers.
From the modern perspectives, people can discover the beauty of the works of ancient culture, a kind of simple beauty, which just satisfies people’s needs to seek simplicity and to enjoy and collect these works.