唐
Tang Yun
唐云
1910–1993 Modern Dynasty Guardian of a living tradition
Biography
Tang Yun lived through one of the most turbulent and transformative centuries in Chinese history, and yet dedicated his life to the quiet, meditative art of Yixing pottery — a testament to the enduring power of craft in uncertain times. Working through the mid-20th century revival of Zisha tradition, he was part of a remarkable generation of artisans who kept the ancient kilns of Yixing alive when the art form itself hung in the balance. His hands helped carry a 500-year-old tradition safely into the modern world.
Key Contribution
Tang Yun played a vital role in preserving and transmitting classical Yixing Zisha techniques through the upheavals of 20th-century China, helping bridge the gap between ancient craft heritage and the modern era.
Referenced in the Book
p. 143p. 145