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Wang Baogen
王宝根
Modern Modern Dynasty Guardian of the mentorship tradition
Biography
Wang Baogen is part of the remarkable generation of Yixing craftsmen who came of age under the mentorship programs that blossomed after 1955, when China made a deliberate effort to preserve and pass on the ancient art of Zisha pottery. Shaped by master hands and time-honored traditions, he carried the torch forward, helping ensure that the secrets of Yixing clay would thrive well into the modern era. His work stands as a testament to the power of teaching — proof that great art lives on through the people it inspires.
Key Contribution
Wang Baogen helped bridge the old and new worlds of Yixing craft, sustaining the living lineage of Zisha artistry through a pivotal period of revival and transformation in modern China.
Referenced in the Book
p. 597