Jao Tsung-I Academy | Lecture on "A Journey into the Scholars' World of Calligraphy: A Look at Modern Scholars from the Yunquan Ge Collection"

Description

Modern China was a time of great upheaval, and the calligraphy of scholars reflected not only artistic expression but also the prevailing ideological trends, academic spirit, and patriotism. To complement the special exhibition 'Integration of Learning and Art – A Special Exhibition of Modern Scholars' Calligraphy from the Yunquan Ge Collection', the second educational lecture will focus on cultural history, with renowned historian, cultural scholar, and veteran publisher Dr. Man-hung Chan as the guest speaker, leading the audience into the spiritual world of modern scholars.

The lecture will delve into the calligraphy of modern Confucian greats such as Weng Tonghe, Kang Youwei, Chen Duxiu, Hu Shih, and Pu Xinyu, exploring the academic thoughts, educational philosophies, and moral characters behind their works. It will also discuss how scholars used their brushes to respond to the times and carry on the culture, safeguarding traditions and forging new paths amid turbulent changes. This lecture aims not only to help the audience understand the historical context and cultural evolution of modern China but also to inspire the younger generation to cultivate humanistic care and deepen their knowledge of national history and cultural heritage. The public is invited to join this journey through the ink traces of scholars, to feel their spirit and the power of culture, and to pass on this cultural legacy to the next generation.

Speaker

Guest Speaker: Renowned historian and publisher Dr. Man-hung Chan (Honorary Curator of Jao Tsung-I Academy, Permanent Honorary President of Hong Kong Publishing Federation)

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