The founding of the Joseon Dynasty brought an end to the period of Goryeo celadon, while opening a new era of white porcelain. Guided by Confucian principles, the new leaders of Joseon quickly set out to establish order and a solid national framework. They implemented a centralized system for controlling artistic resources and overseeing artisans throughout the country, leading to remarkable advances in ceramic techniques. The declining celadon of late Goryeo enjoyed a renaissance in the modified form of buncheong ware decorated with stamped designs. This was followed by the birth of “hard quality” white porcelain with a pure white color. The first 200 years of the Joseon Dynasty saw the coexistence of the most diverse range of ceramics in Korean history. Part 1 of the exhibition introduces a new spirit and aesthetic journey based on the color white.