Mr. Zhang Zhongpei’s Devotion to Overall Development of The Palace Museum
Shan Jixiang
The article Chinese appears Abstract: Mr. Zhang Zhongpei, former Director of The Palace Museum during 1987 to 1989, was from page 006 to 010. devoted to promotion of the administration and protection of the collected cultural heritages in The Palace Museum which focuses upon the study of imperial court history, court architecture and traditional art altogether. Under his leadership a series of strategies s have been taken such as re- planning protection zone, making the medium and long-term development programs, talking over the preservation issues concerning the cultural relics kept in Nanjing, gathering and cultivating talent to strengthen and advance the position in academic field, which has contributed much to the overall development of The Palace Museum.
Key Words: The Palace museum; President of The Palace Museum; talent cultivation; overall planning
More Study of The Calendar Inscriptions on The Western-Zhou Bronze Objects
Zhu Fenghan
The article Chinese appears Abstract: Based on newly issued materials, a more study on the calendar inscriptions carved on from page 011 to 024. the Western Zhou bronze objects has been made in this thesis centering on the middle Western-Zhou dynasty from the reigns of King Mu to King Xiao. Meanwhile, it also touches on the subject of research approaches to the Western-Zhou calendar inscriptions.
Key Words: inscriptions on the Western-Zhou bronze objects; calendar; calendar inscribed on the bronze objects; the dynastic regimes of the Western-Zhou Kings
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书籍6.indb 156 14-11-26 上午11:30 On The 13th-15th Century Timber Frame Structure of Traditional Chinese Official Building in The North and Jiangsu-Zhejiang Areas from The Structural Function of Bracket Sets (D ug ng)
Xu Yitao
Abstract: The bracket sets (D ug ng) fixed to the timber structure of traditional Chinese buildings The article Chinese appears evolved a lot from the Yuan and Ming dynasties. With a comparative analysis of the module changes from page 025 to 031. of the bracket sets through the official buildings of the Yuan and Ming dynasties (from Emperor Yongle’s reign to Emperor Zhengtong’s reign) in the north and the Yuan structures in Jiangsu-Zhejiang areas, this thesis tries to demonstrate the transmission and development of Chinese traditional official architecture over the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties by employing architectural archaeological typology.
Key Words: the Yuan dynasty; the Ming dynasty; Beijing; Jiangsu-Zhejiang areas; traditional Chinese official architecture
The Development and Overseas Ceramic Trade of Mingzhou during Late Tang to Early Ming Dynasties
Ding Yu
Abstract: Recent archaeological achievements in Ningbo have discovered much more about the The article Chinese appears urban development and foreign ceramic trade of Mingzhou (present Ningbo) which was one of the from page 032 to 044. important trading ports for overseas business in ancient China and southeast coastal area during the late Tang to early Ming dynasties. Based on historical documents, research results and the Yue ceramic exported to foreign areas, an analysis has been made in this thesis as to the status and function of Mingzhou in the urban system of southeast coastal area at that time to reconstruct and reflect the relationship between Mingzhou urban development and overseas trade and business in history.
Key Words: Mingzhou; urban development; trade and business; ceramics
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书籍6.indb 157 14-11-26 上午11:30 On The Works by The Ming Court Artists
Zhao Jing
The article Chinese appears Abstract: Some of Chinese Ming imperial court paintings in the collection of national and international from page 045 to 057. museums have not got properly judged or valued yet because of less research and knowledge about them. Actually, in these paintings are presented rich and various kinds of styles and contents. It is pointed out in this essay that the view that ‘academy painting’ is the same as ‘the Court painting’ should be re-discussed.
Key Words: Ming Painting Academy; court painters; Guan Zhigui; Li Zai
Wang Shizhen and Xiang Yuanbian, Ming Collectors and Connoisseurs of Chinese Traditional Calligraphy and Painting —— Concurrently on The Causes for Their Departure from Each Other
Du Juan
The article Chinese appears Abstract: There is an overall analysis of Wang Shizhen born in Taicang county and Xiang Yuanbian from page 058 to 076. in Jiaxing county of Jiangnan area who both were Ming collectors and connoisseurs of Chinese traditional calligraphy and painting in respects of their aesthetic and taste of appreciation, approaches to judgment on the works of art as well as the causes leading to their departing from each other and so on in this thesis, by which it intends to uncover the different aesthetics and the attainments they reached between the scholar official connoisseurs and gentle merchant connoisseurs of that time, the social context under which they parted from each other, the competition and conflicts for local cultural resources and powers between the intellectual and Confucianist businessman collectors and connoisseurs of Chinese traditional calligraphy and painting in mid-late Ming dynasty.
Key Words: mid-late Ming period; Wang Shizhen; Xiang Yuanbian; collector and connoisseur of Chinese traditional calligraphy and painting; connoisseur concept; depart from each other
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书籍6.indb 158 14-11-26 上午11:30 Ren Renfa, An Artist and Hydrologist of The Yuan Dynasty
Chen Qiusu
Abstract: Ren Renfa was not only an adherent artist of the Southern Song Dynasty, but also known The article Chinese appears as a farsighted and talented hydrologist in the Yuan era who wrote On Water Conservancy (Shu lì Jí) from page 077 to 085. including 10 volumes altogether and took in charge of water conservancy projects many times. It is thought that his philosophy of art and water conservancy of pragmatism will be of significance for scholars to learn more about the artistic career, life, cultural experience of the intellectuals of Jiangnan areas of the early and middle Yuan period.
Key Words: Ren Renfa; the history of art; art education; On Water Conservancy (Shu lì Jí); culture of the adherents of a former dynasty
A Textual Research of ‘ ’ on A Ming Stone Tablet Standing in Mashuikou Village
Wang Hao
Abstract: There is a Ming stone tablet inscribed with ‘ 新 建 义 勇 武 安 王 庙 碑 记 ’ (Xīn Jiàn Yì Y ng The article Chinese appears W Ān Wáng Miào Bēi Jì) standing in Guanyu temple of Mashuikou village of Zhuolu county of from page 086 to 099. Hebei province. The text was written by Xuwei while the tablet was erected by General Li Rusong. By interpreting the text and analyzing the organizational system of Mashukou Great Wall and horse administration of border issues, this thesis tries to find out the Ming military servicemen’s worship for Guanyu and the reason for that. Besides, it presents the military activities and characteristics of Li Rusong in his early life from indirect sources.
Key Words: Xu Wei; Li Rusong; Mashuikou; worship for Guanyu
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书籍6.indb 159 14-11-26 上午11:30 On The Qing Court Sending Envoys to Korea
You Xudong
The article Chinese appears Abstract: As for the diplomatic issues with Korea, the Qing dynasty strictly followed the traditional from page 100 to 114. complicated and rigorous etiquette procedure which traced far back to Spring & Autumn Period, and sending all along the people from Eight Banners (princely rich family) as envoys on the official mission to Korea for a mark of the suzerain-vassal relationship between Empire Qing and Korea. Therefore, it was the Emperor who in person appointed the envoy from the selected candidates who were from the Banners of the Manchu, Mongol and Han ethnics, mostly from the Manchurian scholar officials who were excelled at Chinese ancient classics. The management system of the envoys was perfectly prepared for ensuring and maintaining the dominating post of the Qing Empire in the world. So it is significant to study what the envoys learned and experienced overseas for scholars to review the relations between Manchuria, Qing dynasty and the outside world.
Key Words: Manchuria; Qing dynasty; Korea; envoy
The Qing Policy on Maintaining Eight-Banner Soldiers Discussed
Fang Hualing
The article Chinese appears Abstract: The implementation of the policy which was specially laid down for maintaining the Eight- from page 115 to 121. banner soldiers in the Qing dynasty from the 2nd year of Emperor Yongzheng’s ( 雍正 ) reign (1724) to the 33rd year of Emperor Guangxu’s ( 光绪 ) reign (1907) worked for improving the Banner People’s living condition, raising self-identification of the Manchu people, filling up an army unit to strengthen national defense and stabilizing the regime and society at that time in spite of the imposters and other fraudulent behaviors accompanying with it.
Key Words: Qing dynasty; the Eight Banners; the policy on maintaining eight-banner soldiers; governmental assistance
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书籍6.indb 160 14-11-26 上午11:30 The Qing Scholar Bureaucrats and Elites Promoted Culture and Education in Local Areas: A Case Study of The Peng Family of Changzhou
Shen Xin
Abstract: Many a retired Qing scholar bureaucrat and elite dreaming for a peaceful world of the The article Chinese appears human beings were ready to develop the local culture and education by supporting financially the from page 122 to 133. members of their clans to be well-educated for imperial examination of all levels, opening schools, raising funds for restoration of school buildings and organizing any forms of activities. With the popularity and progress of education of the local people, what they did also greatly benefited the stable govern of the local society. On the other hand, they could keep the pursuit for an ideal state in which people were living comfortable and peaceful in a different way after they were back to their native land.
Key Words: Changzhou; The Peng Family; scholar bureaucrats and elites; culture and education; a dream for a peaceful world of the human beings
On The Norms for Naming Cultural Objects
Ren Wanping
Abstract: A name or a title represents the feature of anything or anybody, so it is historically and The article Chinese appears informatively significant to entitle any cultural object by the scientific and normative standards which from page 134 to 146. will work for a long time. It is required that many elements like historical context, function, style, design, pattern, material and so on should be taken into account trying to avoid the use of improper terms and usages, the Chinese characters which tone the same but mean different in spite of their habitual expressions, and the title be formatted in the same mode following the specifications. It will be helpful for the viewers to be well informed as to the culture and history of ancient objects.
Key Words: entitling cultural object; Bānzh (thumb ring); Sān Shì (the full name is in Chinese pinyin ‘Lú Píng Sān Shì’ which is a set of incense utensils including a censer burner, a box for joss stick and a bottle for chopsticks and shovel); B tiàn (a small flat dish for dipping brush in ink); Jìhóng (sacrificial red glaze); Shu chéng (a small container of water for inkstone); Wěiji o (cutoff corner)
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书籍6.indb 161 14-11-26 上午11:30 Contents
Palace Museum Journal NO.6, 2014 vol.176
006 Mr. Zhang Zhongpei’s Devotion to 077 Ren Renfa, An Artist and Hydrologist of Overall Development of The Palace The Yuan Dynasty Museum Chen Qiusu Shan Jixiang 086 A Textual Research of ‘新建义勇武安王 011 More Study of The Calendar Inscriptions 庙碑记’ on A Ming Stone Tablet Standing on The Western-Zhou Bronze Objects in Mashuikou Village Zhu Fenghan Wang Hao
025 On The 13th-15th Century Timber Frame 100 On The Qing Court Sending Envoys to Structure of Traditional Chinese Official Korea Building in The North and Jiangsu- You Xudong Zhejiang Areas from The Structural Function of Bracket Sets (D ug ng) 115 The Qing Policy on Maintaining Eight- Xu Yitao Banner Soldiers Discussed Fang Hualing 032 The Development and Overseas Ceramic Trade of Mingzhou during Late Tang to 122 The Qing Scholar Bureaucrats and Elites Early Ming Dynasties Promoted Culture and Education in Ding Yu Local Areas: A Case Study of The Peng Family of Changzhou 045 On The Works by The Ming Court Artists Shen Xin Zhao Jing 134 On The Norms for Naming Cultural 058 Wang Shizhen and Xiang Yuanbian, Objects Ming Collectors and Connoisseurs of Ren Wanping Chinese Traditional Calligraphy and Painting ——Concurrently on The 147 Foreign Envoys Visiting The Forbidden Causes for Their Departure from Each City: An Outline of The 14th-19th Chinese Other Imperial Court Culture and East Asia Du Juan Cultural Exchanges Zhou Qian
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