Table of contents for ebook and audiobook: „The Porcelain Odyssey”

Porcelain. Volume 1

Part 1: History of Porcelain

• Chapter 1: Ancient Origins of Porcelain

  • 1.1 The Discovery of Porcelain in China
  • 1.2 Early Production Techniques
  • 1.3 Influence of Chinese Porcelain on Other Civilizations
  • 1.4 The Role of the Silk Road in Porcelain Trade
  • 1.5 The Impact of the Mongol Empire on Porcelain Production
  • 1.6 The Emergence of Porcelain in Japan
  • 1.7 The Influence of Chinese Porcelain on European Ceramics
  • 1.8 The Development of Porcelain in Europe
  • 1.9 The Role of the Dutch East India Company in Porcelain Trade
  • 1.10 The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Porcelain Production

• Chapter 2: The Rise of European Porcelain

  • 2.1 The Founding of the Meissen Porcelain Factory
  • 2.2 The Development of the Delft Porcelain Factory
  • 2.3 The Emergence of the Royal Worcester Porcelain Factory
  • 2.4 The Role of the French in the Development of Porcelain
  • 2.5 The Founding of the Sevres Porcelain Factory
  • 2.6 The Influence of French Porcelain on Other European Factories
  • 2.7 The Development of Porcelain in England
  • 2.8 The Role of the British East India Company in Porcelain Trade
  • 2.9 The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on European Porcelain Production
  • 2.10 The Emergence of New Porcelain Factories in Europe

Part 2: The Art of Porcelain

• Chapter 3: Techniques of Porcelain Production

  • 3.1 The Process of Creating Porcelain Clay
  • 3.2 The Use of Kilns in Porcelain Production
  • 3.3 The Art of Glazing Porcelain
  • 3.4 The Use of Decorative Techniques in Porcelain
  • 3.5 The Role of the Potter's Wheel in Porcelain Production
  • 3.6 The Use of Hand-Tools in Porcelain Production
  • 3.7 The Emergence of New Techniques in Porcelain Production
  • 3.8 The Influence of Modern Technology on Porcelain Production
  • 3.9 The Role of the Artist in Porcelain Production
  • 3.10 The Art of Restoring and Conserving Porcelain

• Chapter 4: The Decorative Arts of Porcelain

  • 4.1 The Use of Flowers and Fruits in Porcelain Decoration
  • 4.2 The Role of Animals in Porcelain Decoration
  • 4.3 The Use of Mythological Creatures in Porcelain Decoration
  • 4.4 The Influence of Orientalism on Porcelain Decoration
  • 4.5 The Role of Architecture in Porcelain Decoration
  • 4.6 The Use of Landscape in Porcelain Decoration
  • 4.7 The Emergence of New Decorative Styles in Porcelain
  • 4.8 The Influence of Art Nouveau on Porcelain Decoration
  • 4.9 The Role of the Artist in Creating Porcelain Designs
  • 4.10 The Art of Creating Porcelain Figurines

Part 3: The Cultural Significance of Porcelain

• Chapter 5: Porcelain in Chinese Culture

  • 5.1 The Role of Porcelain in Chinese Ceremonies
  • 5.2 The Use of Porcelain in Chinese Art
  • 5.3 The Influence of Chinese Porcelain on Chinese Culture
  • 5.4 The Role of Porcelain in Chinese Trade
  • 5.5 The Emergence of New Forms of Porcelain in China
  • 5.6 The Influence of Chinese Porcelain on Other Asian Cultures
  • 5.7 The Role of Porcelain in Chinese Daily Life
  • 5.8 The Use of Porcelain in Chinese Folk Art
  • 5.9 The Art of Creating Chinese Porcelain
  • 5.10 The Cultural Significance of Chinese Porcelain

• Chapter 6: Porcelain in European Culture

  • 6.1 The Role of Porcelain in European Ceremonies
  • 6.2 The Use of Porcelain in European Art
  • 6.3 The Influence of European Porcelain on European Culture
  • 6.4 The Role of Porcelain in European Trade
  • 6.5 The Emergence of New Forms of Porcelain in Europe
  • 6.6 The Influence of European Porcelain on Other Western Cultures
  • 6.7 The Role of Porcelain in European Daily Life
  • 6.8 The Use of Porcelain in European Folk Art
  • 6.9 The Art of Creating European Porcelain
  • 6.10 The Cultural Significance of European Porcelain

Part 4: The Business of Porcelain

• Chapter 7: The Porcelain Industry Today

  • 7.1 The Global Market for Porcelain
  • 7.2 The Role of Technology in Modern Porcelain Production
  • 7.3 The Emergence of New Materials in Porcelain Production
  • 7.4 The Influence of Sustainability on the Porcelain Industry
  • 7.5 The Role of Design in Modern Porcelain Production
  • 7.6 The Use of Social Media in Promoting Porcelain
  • 7.7 The Role of Trade Fairs in the Porcelain Industry
  • 7.8 The Influence of E-commerce on the Porcelain Industry
  • 7.9 The Role of the Artist in Modern Porcelain Production
  • 7.10 The Future of the Porcelain Industry

• Chapter 8: Marketing and Selling Porcelain

  • 8.1 The Role of Branding in the Porcelain Industry
  • 8.2 The Use of Advertising in Promoting Porcelain
  • 8.3 The Role of Public Relations in the Porcelain Industry
  • 8.4 The Influence of Social Media on Porcelain Marketing
  • 8.5 The Role of Trade Shows in the Porcelain Industry
  • 8.6 The Use of Online Platforms in Selling Porcelain
  • 8.7 The Role of Wholesale in the Porcelain Industry
  • 8.8 The Influence of Retail on the Porcelain Industry
  • 8.9 The Role of the Artist in Marketing Porcelain
  • 8.10 The Art of Pricing Porcelain

Part 5: The Art of Collecting Porcelain

• Chapter 9: The History of Porcelain Collecting

  • 9.1 The Emergence of Porcelain Collecting in China
  • 9.2 The Role of European Collectors in the Development of Porcelain Collecting
  • 9.3 The Influence of Art Nouveau on Porcelain Collecting
  • 9.4 The Role of the Artist in Creating Porcelain for Collectors
  • 9.5 The Use of Auctions in Selling Porcelain
  • 9.6 The Role of Dealers in the Porcelain Collecting Market
  • 9.7 The Influence of Social Media on Porcelain Collecting
  • 9.8 The Role of Museums in the Porcelain Collecting World
  • 9.9 The Art of Restoring and Conserving Porcelain Collectibles
  • 9.10 The Cultural Significance of Porcelain Collecting

• Chapter 10: The Art of Displaying Porcelain

  • 10.1 The Role of Display in Showcasing Porcelain
  • 10.2 The Use of Lighting in Displaying Porcelain
  • 10.3 The Role of Textiles in Displaying Porcelain
  • 10.4 The Influence of Architecture on Displaying Porcelain
  • 10.5 The Role of the Artist in Creating Porcelain Displays
  • 10.6 The Use of Digital Technology in Displaying Porcelain
  • 10.7 The Role of Social Media in Displaying Porcelain
  • 10.8 The Influence of Sustainability on Displaying Porcelain
  • 10.9 The Art of Creating Porcelain Displays
  • 10.10 The Cultural Significance of Displaying Porcelain