premise: The immaculate white porcelain suddenly fell from vogue, to be replaced by painted porcelain. What was to become known as blue and white ware because of its blue coloured designs over a white background, was greatly in demand for the export markets and used the newly discovered and imported Persian cobalt as an underglazing paint. So great was this trade that the plates and dishes decorated with dragons, phoenixes and flowers graced many European homes and featured in contemporary still-life paintings and portraits. In time the style evolved to include red, yellow and green overgrazes applied over blue outlines. Increasingly, designs depicted symbols of well-being such as groups of children, sages or animals. Five timed realistic tests with interpretations of your score 191
hypothesis: Persian cobalt gives porcelain a rich emerald-toned green colour.