Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Chinese Counterfeit Products Dominate the World's Fakes-One Answer
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 9507706, member: 8267"]The Chinese have a different understanding of copy vs original:</p><p><br /></p><p>"The Chinese have two different concepts of a copy. <i>Fangzhipin</i> (仿製品) are imitations where the difference from the original is obvious. These are small models or copies that can be purchased in a museum shop, for example. The second concept for a copy is <i>fuzhipin</i> (複製品). They are exact reproductions of the original, which, for the Chinese, are of equal value to the original. It has absolutely no negative connotations. The discrepancy with regard to the understanding of what a copy is has often led to misunderstandings and arguments between China and Western museums. The Chinese often send copies abroad instead of originals, in the firm belief that they are not essentially different from the originals. The rejection that then comes from the Western museums is perceived by the Chinese as an insult."</p><p><a href="https://aeon.co/essays/why-in-china-and-japan-a-copy-is-just-as-good-as-an-original" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://aeon.co/essays/why-in-china-and-japan-a-copy-is-just-as-good-as-an-original" rel="nofollow">https://aeon.co/essays/why-in-china-and-japan-a-copy-is-just-as-good-as-an-original</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 9507706, member: 8267"]The Chinese have a different understanding of copy vs original: "The Chinese have two different concepts of a copy. [I]Fangzhipin[/I] (仿製品) are imitations where the difference from the original is obvious. These are small models or copies that can be purchased in a museum shop, for example. The second concept for a copy is [I]fuzhipin[/I] (複製品). They are exact reproductions of the original, which, for the Chinese, are of equal value to the original. It has absolutely no negative connotations. The discrepancy with regard to the understanding of what a copy is has often led to misunderstandings and arguments between China and Western museums. The Chinese often send copies abroad instead of originals, in the firm belief that they are not essentially different from the originals. The rejection that then comes from the Western museums is perceived by the Chinese as an insult." [URL]https://aeon.co/essays/why-in-china-and-japan-a-copy-is-just-as-good-as-an-original[/URL][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Chinese Counterfeit Products Dominate the World's Fakes-One Answer
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...