In this comprehensive study of porcelain, art historian Edward Dillon traces the history of the medium from ancient China to modern Europe. Dillon explores techniques for creating and decorating porcelain, and provides detailed examinations of notable works and styles throughout history. Illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams, this volume is an essential resource for those interested in the history of decorative arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.