Ceramic art of Russian Primorye

Abstract

The goal of this work is determination of the development stages of ceramic art in Russian Primorye, as well as their specificity. It is established that the history of ceramic art of this region alongside its current stage are insufficiently studied. The evolution of ceramic art of Primorye is viewed in the context of its manufacture and production. The author examines the role of the three major factories – Vladivostok Porcelain Factory, Artemovsk Porcelain Factory, and Spassky Plant in development of ceramic art of Russian Primorye. The  two main development stages of ceramic art in Primorye are determines. The first one includes the activity of porcelain factories in Vladivostok and Artem, as well as pottery plant in Spassk-Dalny, which resulted in the inflow of certified specialists in the area of decorative-applied arts and formation of a unique style of the regional ceramic art. The second one includes the forms of existence of ceramic art in Primorye after closing the factories and creation of private workshops that developed the ceramic branch of decorative-applied art, namely souvenirs, use of pottery and porcelain objects in landscape and interior design, as well as involvement of ceramics in inclusive education.