Information on the thesis "Ceramics on architectural decorations in the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty kings in Hue" by graduate student Phan Van Tien, majoring in Archaeology.1. Student's Full Name: Phan Van Tien 2. Gender: Male 3. Date of Birth: June 7, 1985 4. Place of Birth: Vinh Phuc 5. Decision No. 1355/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH dated October 24, 2008, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. 6. Changes during the training process: None 7. Thesis Title: Ceramics on Architectural Decorations in the Tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty Kings in Hue 8. Specialization: Archaeology; Code: 60 22 60 9. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Tran Duc Anh Son, Institute for Economic and Social Development Research, Da Nang. 10. Summary of the thesis results: - The thesis has compiled and systematized the ceramic materials used in architectural decorations in the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty kings in Hue in terms of: types, distribution characteristics, forms and techniques of expression, and decorative themes. - The thesis has highlighted the position and demonstrated the role of ceramics in the construction and decoration of architectural works in the tomb system of the Nguyen Dynasty kings in particular and the Hue ancient capital complex in general. - The research and interpretations on ceramics and their role in the construction and decoration of architecture in the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty kings are a reliable source of reference, serving the conservation and restoration of ceramic decorative designs in the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty kings in particular and the Hue ancient capital complex in general. 11. Practical application potential: The thesis has high practical application potential. The information in this thesis is authentic, objective, extremely valuable, and useful for the conservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of existing relics in the tombs and mausoleums in particular, and the Hue Imperial Citadel complex in general. 12. Future research directions: Ceramics are an important material contributing to the construction of architectural works in the tombs and mausoleums in particular and the Hue Imperial Citadel complex in general. Therefore, in the future, we will invest in expanding research on this material throughout the entire Hue Imperial Citadel complex to gain a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the distribution characteristics, types, forms, and techniques of expression, themes, origins, dates, and provenance, as well as the position and role of ceramics. 13. Published works related to the thesis: - Glazed terracotta statues and reliefs on the tombs of the Nguyen kings in Hue, 46th Archaeological Conference, September 2011, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Phan Van Tien 2. Sex: Male 3. Date of birth: June 7, 1985 4. Place of birth: Vinh Phuc 5. Admission decision number: 1355/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH. Dated: October 24, 2008, from Head master of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi. 6. Changes in academic process: None 7. Official thesis title: Ceramics Using for Decoration inside Kings' Tombs of Nguyen Dynasty in Hue City 8. Major: Archeology Code: 60 22 60 9. Supervisors: Dr. Tran Duc Anh Son, Da Nang Institute for Socio-Economic Development 10. Summary of the findings of the thesis: - Thesis has systematized sources of ceramics using for decoration at the buildings inside the Kings' Tombs of Nguyen Dynasty in Hue City in all its aspects: types, locations, techniques of applying, subjects of decorations, etc… - Thesis has highlighted the role of ceramics using for decoration at the buildings inside the Kings' Tombs of Nguyen Dynasty in Hue City and in the complex of ancient monuments in Hue in general. 11. Practical applicability, if any: - This research is really useful for presevation, conservation and restoration of the decorations making by ceramics inside the Kings' Tombs of Nguyen Dynasty in Hue City and in the complex of ancient monuments in Hue in general. 12. Further research directions, if any: From the success of this thesis, student can continue to study this research according to direction: study all sources of ceramics applied all the buildings in the complex of ancient monuments in Hue. This subject is suitable for a doctoral thesis. 13. Thesis-related publications: - Statues and reliefs making by glazed pottery applied at the buildings inside Kings' Tombs of Nguyen Dynasty in Hue City. The 46th workshop on Archeology (Vietnam Academy of Socical Sciences), Hanoi, September 2011.
