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Alongside a short introduction to Chinese art, this lecture offers a concise insight into Chinese ink painting and calligraphy.
Ink painting is one of the typical features of Chinese culture and expresses a spiritual world. It is closely connected with philosophy, especially Daoism. After the liberation of painting in China from its representational function, it became a means of artistic self-expression. Through the centuries, Chinese ink painting has become a sophisticated art form. It has developed a complexity of topic and symbolism, and maintained a close connection to poetry, which often became a part of such paintings.
After a short introduction to Chinese art and its cultural milieu, the lecture offers a concise insight into Chinese ink painting and calligraphy. It will focus on subjective and semi-abstract features. Although the concept of abstract painting originated in the West, some ideas and concepts of Eastern art have in return subsequently influenced many Western artists.
The speaker will be Daniela Zhang Cziráková, PhD, of the Department of East Asian Studies, Comenius University and the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Slovak Academy of Science.
Refreshments will be available.
- Hosted by
- Confucius Institute
- Venue
- The Sir Duncan Rice Library
- Contact
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Confucius@abdn.ac.uk
This event is free. Booking via Eventbrite is appreciated but not compulsory.