瓷器是中华文明的象征，中国制瓷技术是古代先民在制陶技术基础上逐渐发展而形成的，是我国古代的伟大发明之一。本书简要地介绍了从陶器到瓷器的演变过程，重点从瓷石开采、坯料制作、泥坯成型、晾坯晒坯、制釉施釉、泥坯烧制等方面，系统地介绍了中国古代精湛的制瓷工艺，同时也比较充分地展现了中国古代各个时期瓷器的特色与风采。

Earthenware, predecessor of porcelain
Magical transformation brought by glaze
What is porcelain made of?
Molding techniques
Gentle sunbathing
Glaze, a beautiful coat for porcelain
Exquisite under-glaze “tattoos”
Beautiful makeup for porcelain
Blue and white porcelain, a secret kept for 1,000 years
Sending clay models into the kiln
Diversified kilns
Let’s fire it up!
Every kiln has its secret to success
Chinese porcelain enjoying global accolade