Celadon

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/celadon

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary origin?China, with significant development in Korea (Goryeo Dynasty)
2. Why does celadon look green like jade?The green color comes from a small amount of iron in the glaze. When the pot is fired in a kiln with little oxygen, the iron turns into a green shade.
3. Where did celadon first come from?Celadon first appeared in China during the Han Dynasty, about 200 BCE to 220 CE. It became very popular during the Song Dynasty.

Iron Oxide: A chemical compound containing iron and oxygen, used in glazes to create color when fired under specific conditions.
Reducing Atmosphere: A firing environment in a kiln with a limited supply of oxygen, essential for certain chemical reactions in glazes, like turning iron oxide green.
Longquan Kiln: A historically significant kiln site in Zhejiang province, China, renowned for its high-quality celadon production.