WANG Xueyan

(Hezhou University, Hezhou, Guangxi 542800, China)

Abstract: Chinese ceramics with both technical and artistic values were spread to Western countries via the Maritime Silk Road.However, the first ceramics sold to the West were shaped mainly in Chinese style, which were not much appreciated by the Westerners. Later, in order to cater to their aesthetic and cultural traditions, Chinese ceramics were modulated accordingly and were daubed with western cultural characteristics.

Key words:  Silk Road; European flavor; Chinese ceramics