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AHI 163D Expressions of Originality in Visual Art and Culture of Early
AHI 163D Expressions of Originality in Visual Art and Culture of Early Modern China General Itinerary Professor Katharine Burnett University of California, Davis Summer Session I 2010 For AHI 163D in Summer 2010, we will be based in Hangzhou, the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127‐1268), and a center of artistic production from that time on. Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful cities in China. Centered on the picturesque West Lake, it is rimmed with an important museum, teahouses and restaurants, temples with ancient sculptures, pagodas, and tea plantations. We will read Chinese poetry on its shores and take pleasure boat rides to enjoy the views. View of West Lake, Hangzhou As the course focuses on the visual art of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties for which the value of originality was paradigmatic and typically results in forms that are extremely idiosyncratic if not also outright wacky, Wu Bin (ca. 1543‐ca 1626), 500 Luohans, detail, handscroll, ink on paper, Cleveland Museum of Art Wu Bin, On the Way to Shanyin, 1608, detail, handscroll, ink on paper, Shanghai Museum we will take fieldtrips to Nanjing, the political capital of the Ming Dynasty (1368‐ 1644), and the cultural capital of China during the 17th century. Fuzi Miao market in Qinhuai District, Nanjing While in Nanjing, we will wander the ruins of the Ming Palace 明故宮, study paintings in the Nanjing Museum, and explore the Qinhuai District 秦淮区, home to artists and entertainers during the 17th century. While there, we will explore the Fuzi Miao and Imperial Examinations History Museum 夫子廟和江南公園歷史陳列館, the Linggu Temple 靈谷寺, Ming City Walls, and City Gates, Heaven Dynasty Palace 朝天宮, Jiming Temple 雞鳴寺, drum Tower and Bell Tower 大鍾停,鼓樓, as time permits. -
Figure S1. Spatial Distribution of the Study Sites
Figure S1. Spatial distribution of the study sites Table S1. Site characteristics for the residents’ perceptions studies No. Site Researc (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Reference h time 1 Wuhu Fangte Theme Park, AnHui 2007 3.44 3.51 3.65 2.55 3.72 2.92 ZhangChunhua et al. (2010) 2 Yellow Crane Tower, Hubei 2008 3.39 3.38 3.40 2.52 3.69 3.02 Chen Ting (2008) 3 Haimen, Jiangsu 2014 3.72 3.18 3.73 2.70 4.19 2.93 Zhu Mei, Wei Xiangdong. (2014) 4 Xidi village, AnHui 2002 3.46 3.39 3.75 2.66 3.90 3.02 Wang Li. (2004) 5 Hong village, AnHui 2002 3.47 3.69 3.72 2.66 3.90 3.69 Wang Li. (2004) 6 Dalian, Liaoning 2008 3.61 3.53 3.72 2.95 3.95 3.18 Wang Zhongfu. (2009) 7 Hongsha Village, Chengdu, Sichuan 2004 3.77 3.89 3.89 2.60 4.63 2.79 Ye Hong. (2007) 8 Yajiaying village, Hebei 2008 3.85 3.26 3.90 1.66 4.11 2.10 Feng Hongying, Zhao Jintao. (2009) 9 Hengjiangtun, Guangxi 2009 3.29 3.33 3.83 2.43 3.75 2.99 Zhang Jing. (2010) 10 Jiaodong village, Shandong 2013 3.76 3.91 3.49 2.20 3.90 2.93 Jia Yanju, Wang Degang. (2015) 11 Fang village, Urumqi, Xinjiang 2014 3.59 3.44 3.81 2.65 3.90 2.64 DingYu et al. (2015) 12 Gongcheng, Guangxi 2014 3.51 4.22 3.54 1.51 4.64 2.77 LiuYaping. -
Analysis of Character Convergence of Jiangnan Ancient Towns Lei Yunyao , Zhang Qiongfang
International Forum on Management, Education and Information Technology Application (IFMEITA 2016) Analysis of Character Convergence of Jiangnan Ancient Towns Lei Yunyao1, a, Zhang Qiongfang 1,b 1 Wuchang Shouyi University, Wuhan 430064 China [email protected], b [email protected] Key Words:Jiangnan Ancient Towns; Character convergence; Analysis Abstract:This article illustrates the representation of character convergence of Jiangnan Ancient Towns. It analyzes the formation mechanism of character convergence to build the whole image of these ancient towns with Zhouzhuang as a prototype. Based on Tourism Geography Theory and Regional Linkage Theory, it puts forward the fact that the character convergence can be beneficial to building a whole tourism image and to enhancing people’s awareness of ancient heritage. But some problems caused by the convergence will also be presented, such as the identical tourism development model, the backward infrastructure and the destruction of original ecology. Introduction With Taihu Lake as the center, the region of Jiangnan, the south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, is scattered all over by many historic ancient towns. These towns have a long history and deep cultural deposit. They are densely occupied and economically developed. They form a national transport network combined with inland waterway. These towns have witnessed a long-term economic prosperity in the south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and are now generally called “Jiangnan Ancient Towns”. Since 1980s, under the wave of reform, opening up and modernization construction, experience-based tourism and leisure tourism of these towns have achieved great development. Under the influence of “China's First Water Town” Zhouzhuang, some other similar towns like Tongli, Luzhi, Xitang, Nanxun, Wuzhen all choose to follow suit. -
Classical Gardens Adorn the City Nine of Suzhou’S Gardens Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List, Xu Xiao Reports
Friday, May 1, 2015 CHINA DAILY 2015 Suzhou 18 Suzhou special World Table Tennis Championships Classical gardens adorn the city Nine of Suzhou’s gardens inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list, Xu Xiao reports. he classical gardens of Suzhou, Liu Shu, an official during Emperor Qian- Jiangsu province, which were for- long’s reign in the Qing Dynasty. After exten- mer private estates, represent the sive renovation, he renamed the estate Cold T highest level of China’s traditional Green Village. gardening and have set a benchmark for In 1873, the garden was bought by retired Chinese classical garden design. Qing Dynasty official Sheng Kang and was The Suzhou gardens, which are renowned renamed Liu Yuan — or Lingering Garden. for their rich landscaping in a limited space, Sheng Kang’s son Sheng Xuanhuai, a span thousands of years. senior official in the ministry of industry Historical documents said locals began to during the late Qing Dynasty who was hon- build gardens when the city, which was then ored by later generations as the “father of known as Gusu, became the capital of the Wu China’s modern industries”, inherited the Kingdom some 2,500 years ago. garden. During his ownership, the garden The local gardening design matured in the became the best known of all Suzhou’s gar- Song Dynasty (960-1279) and flourished in dens. the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) In 1957, Lingering Garden was opened to Dynasties. the public. In 1964, it was listed by the State Today, there are more than 60 well-pre- Council as one of China’s four most famous served classical gardens in Suzhou, 19 of classical gardens. -
Zen out in Suzhou on National Garden Meditation Day, May 3 Achieve Total Relaxation Amidst the Natural Beauty of Suzhou’S Classical Gardens
Zen Out in Suzhou on National Garden Meditation Day, May 3 Achieve total relaxation amidst the natural beauty of Suzhou’s classical gardens New York, New York (April 11, 2018) – The divine tranquility of Suzhou’s beautifully manicured classical gardens, nine of which have been collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are must-see sites for any visitor to China. Due to their impeccable preservation, these graceful gardens have seemingly stood still for thousands of years and are the perfect place to unplug and find serenity on National Garden Meditation Day, May 3. Tour packages offer a variety of ways to experience the Zen of Suzhou’s classical gardens. Award-winning tour operator Audley Travel offers custom-designed vacation packages showcasing the best of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens. “Our experienced travel specialists use their personal knowledge from either having lived or traveled extensively in Suzhou and throughout China to create personalized, one-of- a-kind journeys that let them experience this scenic region in a way that other travelers sometimes miss,” said Andrew George, Audley Travel. Suzhou’s Classical Gardens Classical Chinese gardens are created as flawless miniature landscapes and emphasize a profound harmony with nature. Regarded as masterpieces of this genre, Suzhou’s gardens are unique from other gardens around the world as they each contain five main characteristics: water, buildings, flowers, trees, and rocks. Suzhou’s elaborate private gardens, once owned by scholars and wealthy families, date back to the sixth century B.C., but it was not until the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644– 1911) dynasties that Suzhou’s garden art reached its zenith. -
Systematic Method for Monitoring and Early-Warning of Garden Heritage Ontology Used in the Suzhou Classical Garden Heritage
Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management ISSN 1648–6897 / eISSN 1822-4199 2020 Volume 28 Issue 4: 157–173 https://doi.org/10.3846/jeelm.2020.13785 SYSTEMATIC METHOD FOR MONITORING AND EARLY-WARNING OF GARDEN HERITAGE ONTOLOGY USED IN THE SUZHOU CLASSICAL GARDEN HERITAGE Jie ZHAO1, Rikun WEN1*, Wen MEI2 1School of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR of China 2Suzhou World Cultural Heritage Classical Garden Protection and Supervision Center, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, PR of China Received 05 April 2020; accepted 13 October 2020 Highlights X This article refines monitoring indicators and evaluation standards for garden heritage ontologies. X Quantifies monitoring data of garden heritage ontologies. X Specifies early-warning gradation which can exhibit further damage level for garden heritage. X Constructs garden heritage monitoring and early-warning grading model based on fuzzy cluster analysis. X Obtains early-warning gradation results for architecture, ancient tree, rock, water and furnishing heritage. X Spatial distribution map of early-warning grade was obtained. Abstract. Taking garden heritage ontologies as the object, this paper explores monitoring and early-warning methods of heritage based on fuzzy cluster analysis. A monitoring and early-warning system for garden heritage ontologies is designed and consists of monitoring indexes, a monitoring program, monitoring data collection, application of an early-warning grading evaluation model and conclusion of early-warning grading. Taking the Suzhou classical garden heritage as an ex- ample, it can be concluded that the systematic method can integrate various qualitative and quantitative index values and collectively reflect the overall state of garden heritage ontologies as well as match a heritage monitoring ontology with an early warning grade by calculating the data similarity matrix, membership matrix, fuzzy similarity matrix, fuzzy equivalent matrix and cut matrix. -
Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism
Jiaanbieyuan new courtyard-garden housing in Suzhou Zhang Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism 2019 Volume 1 Issue 1: 1-19 Research Article Jiaanbieyuan New Courtyard-Garden Housing in Suzhou: Residents’ Experiences of the Redevelopment Donia Zhang Neoland School of Chinese Culture, Canada Corresponding author: Donia Zhang, 11211 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. L4S 0E9 Email: [email protected] Citation: Zhang D, 2019, Jiaanbieyuan New Courtyard-Garden Housing in Suzhou: Residents’ Experiences of the Redevelopment. Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, 1(1): 526. http://dx.doi.org/10.26689/jcau.v1i1.526 ABSTRACT Cultural vitality as the fourth pillar of sustainable development has been widely acknowledged, and vernacular architecture as a major part of a nation’s material culture has entered the cultural sustainability dialogue. This recognition demands that new housing design and development should honor a local or regional identity. This in-depth case study assesses the architectural, environmental, spatial, constructional, social, cultural, and behavioral aspects of the Jiaanbieyuan (“Excellent Peace Courtyard-Garden Housing Estate”) built in Suzhou, China, in 1998. The 500-unit Jiaanbieyuan is located close to two UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites, the Canglang (“Surging Waves”) Pavilion and the Master-of- Nets Garden. It has attempted to recreate Suzhou’s traditional architecture and landscape architecture. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through numerous research methods, including onsite surveys and interviews. The findings show the new housing forms do not promote social relations as effectively as the traditional housing of the past. Moreover, the communal Central Garden has functioned to some extent as a social and cultural activity space. -
Results Announcement for the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(GDR under the symbol "HTSC") RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 The Board of Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (the "Company") hereby announces the audited results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2020. This announcement contains the full text of the annual results announcement of the Company for 2020. PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE ANNUAL REPORT This results announcement of the Company will be available on the website of London Stock Exchange (www.londonstockexchange.com), the website of National Storage Mechanism (data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism), and the website of the Company (www.htsc.com.cn), respectively. The annual report of the Company for 2020 will be available on the website of London Stock Exchange (www.londonstockexchange.com), the website of the National Storage Mechanism (data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism) and the website of the Company in due course on or before April 30, 2021. DEFINITIONS Unless the context otherwise requires, capitalized terms used in this announcement shall have the same meanings as those defined in the section headed “Definitions” in the annual report of the Company for 2020 as set out in this announcement. By order of the Board Zhang Hui Joint Company Secretary Jiangsu, the PRC, March 23, 2021 CONTENTS Important Notice ........................................................... 3 Definitions ............................................................... 6 CEO’s Letter .............................................................. 11 Company Profile ........................................................... 15 Summary of the Company’s Business ........................................... 27 Management Discussion and Analysis and Report of the Board ....................... 40 Major Events.............................................................. 112 Changes in Ordinary Shares and Shareholders .................................... 149 Directors, Supervisors, Senior Management and Staff.............................. -
On the Enlightenment of the Construction of Poetic Garden Landscape Art Jiping Hai Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, Department of Architectural Environmental Art
2019 9th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS 2019) On the Enlightenment of the Construction of Poetic Garden Landscape Art Jiping Hai Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, Department of Architectural Environmental Art Keywords: Classical poetry, Garden conception, Landscape culture. Abstract. By interpreting the artistic conception and spiritual connotation of classical poetry, this paper analyzes the concept of Chinese traditional garden construction and the philosophy of poetry. With demonstration of the inner relationship between classical poetry and artistic conception in the garden, this paper explores its poetic spatial culture and landscape artistic conception to supply inspiration for contemporary landscape design from the conception of mirror, the situation and the artistic . "Chinese gardens and Chinese literature are intertwined and difficult to separate. So I think that studying Chinese gardens should start with Chinese poetry and must be based on the original, and then study the source, and then there are many problems are naturally solved. If we only study the garden from the image, then we can't understand its’ connotation.” Mr. Chen Congzhou explained in his book "Chinese Poetry and Chinese Garden Art" that poetry is the soul of Chinese classical gardens, and it has deep artistic origins with classical poetry. In his comments on the classical garden art of the East and the West, the writer Cao Lindi pointed out that "Western gardens are like epics with strong rational colors and oil paintings with strong sense of form, which are arrogant, rational expression and rational emotion; Chinese gardens are like lyric poems which can express inner feelings lyrical people, You can put your emotions and empathy in in the scenery with cherish and lovely words outside the verse. -
This City in China Has the Most Unesco-Recognized Gardens in the World
This City in China Has the Most Unesco-Recognized Gardens in the World Suzhou has more than 60 gardens dating back to 600 AD, and nine have collective World Heritage status By Jennifer Billock smithsonian.com July 23, 2018 1:31PM The rise of the Tang Dynasty, beginning around 618 A.D. and continuing through the early 900s, saw the formation of myriads of gardens throughout China, particularly in the city of Suzhou. Today, this modern-day suburb of Shanghai is dotted with elaborate and well-preserved classical gardens and zigzagged with canals and bridges that draw comparison to Venice and Amsterdam. The gardens in and around Suzhou are believed to have evolved from the tradition of imperial hunting grounds dating as far back as the 3rd century B.C.—but at the time of their creation many centuries later, the gardens in these parts were not intended for hunting, despite their likely origins; nor were they designed as a quiet place to sit and reflect on the day. Rather, the ability to create and own a lush private garden was considered a symbol of wealth and social status. “They were obviously places of quiet and contemplation, but this interior, introspective enjoyment was coupled with the desire to invite in their colleagues and show off the cleverness of their garden designs and the erudition in naming their gardens’ halls and pavilions and even their choices of poetic couplets sprinkled around the grounds,” Stephen Koss, author of “Beautiful Su: A Social and Cultural History of Suzhou, China,” told Smithsonian.com. The gardens in Suzhou followed a traditionally Chinese style, consisting of endless combinations of four primary elements: water, rocks, plants and structures. -
Itinerary for 2014 Shanghai Tourism Festival with Optional Extension Tours to Suzhou / Hangzhou and Beijing
P a g e | 1 *** NOTE: SOME PRICES STILL SUBJECT TO MINOR ADJUSTMENT *** Itinerary for 2014 Shanghai Tourism Festival with Optional Extension Tours to Suzhou / Hangzhou and Beijing Note: Blue underlined items are live links that you can follow for more information. Sept 10 Depart U.S. for Shanghai. Cross International Dateline and lose one day. Sept 11 Arrive in Shanghai in late afternoon, where we will be met by our tour guide. Transfer to hotel and check in. Sept 12 Visit People’s Square and Shanghai Museum in the morning. The Museum, located in People’s Square, has a collection of over 120,000 pieces, including bronze, ceramics, calligraphy, furniture, jades, ancient coins, paintings, seals, sculptures, minority art and foreign art. 7:30 PM: Arrive at Shanghai Biyue Middle School and prepare for rehearsal. 10:00 PM: Rehearsal (sorry, can’t tell whether this is beginning or end – I think it’s the end) Meals: B, L, D Sept 13 A chance to sleep in and rest up for the parade! 4:30 PM: Arrive at Shanghai Biyue Middle School and prep for parade 7:30 – 9:30 PM: Opening Ceremony and Grand Parade of Shanghai Tourism Festival Meals: B, L, D Sept 14 Public show (time and location TBD) Visit the Jade Buddha Temple in the morning. After lunch visit Silk Museum for an educational tour of the entire process from growing and feeding the silkworms to collecting the silk threads and the factory production of silk textiles. Night cruise on Huangpu River. From Rose Zhou: “Huangpu River, the Mother River of Shanghai, is also regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. -
Suzhou Is an Ancient City Whose Profound History Plays a Large Part in Its Culture and Way of Life, Even Today
Suzhou is an ancient city whose profound history plays a large part in its culture and way of life, even today. Located in the Jiangsu Province, around 60 miles west of Shanghai, it’s easy for travelers to get to via train or car, making it a worthwhile and convenient day trip. Though one day isn’t enough to fully experience the Venice of China. Suzhou is a special place, one defined by canals, classical gardens, silk industry, “su bang cai” or Suzhou cuisine and more. It’s a city that still retains sections of old world charm, giving travelers the opportunity to take a step back in time and appreciate one of the most beautiful cities in China. Canals 42 percent of this unique city is covered by water. That means you really can’t explore Suzhou without crossing numerous stone bridges over lakes, canals and rivers. One of the coolest ways to tour the city is by boat. Boat trips give you a whole different look at life in Suzhou, as they float through the backs of homes and businesses. Head over to Downtown Suzhou to experience a Suzhou-style gondola tour on the Weichang River, which showcases sites including Panmen Gate and the Couple’s Retreat Garden. This area is home to nine east-west canals and 12 north-south canals. Alternatively, explore the charming area of Pingjiang Street by foot, where you can watch these traditional Chinese boats pass on the Pingjiang River while sipping tea in one of the quaint teahouses or popping in and out of the street’s many boutique shops.