Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong Museum of Art｜“Zoom-in World Treasures” Talk Series Spaces of the mind: The projection of idealised nature in Wen Zhengming’s paintings, poems and essays on Zhuozheng Yuan

Description

As one of the China's four great gardens, the Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan) serves as a quintessential example of traditional literati garden. To complement the exhibition "Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West", the HKMoA has invited renowned architectural expert Prof Ho Puay-peng, to deliver a talk. Drawing from Wen Zhengming's two painted albums depicting Zhuozheng Yuan, Prof Ho will guide the audience on a journey of poetry, calligraphy and painting, exploring the unique garden imagery and aesthetics presented across these art forms.

Speaker: Prof Ho Puay-peng

Language: English

*Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the talk commences. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The “Zoom-in World Treasures” Talk Series invites various experts and scholars to explore the diverse charms of Chinese and foreign art and culture from multiple perspectives.