Xuande Emperor (1398 ~ 1435) was the fifth emperor of the Ming Dynasty and the grandson of Yongle. His father, the Hongxi emperor, came to power for less than ten months.
After he got the throne, Xuande was handed a healthy and growing country from his father. Because under the governance of Hongxi and Yongle, the comprehensive strength of the Ming Dynasty was constantly on the rise, and the people’s lives were also improving.
In this context, the blue and white porcelains achieved unprecedented development during the Xuande period. To be precise, the stability and prosperity of the country promoted the development of blue and white porcelain, and Xuande Emperor played a critical role in this procession.
What contribution did Xuande Emperor make to the blue and white porcelain?
1. Create a stable and prosperous social environment
Xuande Emperor was a peace-loving emperor. During his reign, he devoted himself to economic development and advocated the development of art. In terms of national foreign policy, the empire preferred to live in harmony with its neighbors rather than engage in geographical expansion.
Because of this policy, the economy of the Ming Dynasty ushered in rapid development, and the life of the ordinary people got better as they got older. The prosperity and stability of society definitely promoted the development of art, just like the Tang Dynasty. Without such a social atmosphere, blue and white porcelain would not have developed rapidly during the Xuande period.
2. Lead the trend and promote the development of palace art
Xuande Emperor was an outstanding poet and painter, and his achievements in art were very high. During his reign, many artists were invited to become his advisers. It can be seen that Xuande’s obsession with art.
As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the words and deeds would have a significant impact on society. Xuande’s love for art promoted the development of palace art, which provided a development case for the blue and white porcelain.
In Conclusion
The policies of the Xuande Emperor promoted the development of blue and white porcelain. It can be said that without him, there would be no blue and white porcelain today.
