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A three-part lecture series featuring experts from the Palace Museum in Beijing, delving into the exquisite flower vessels and related decorative arts from the Qing imperial collection, complementing the "Peaceful Spring Message" exhibition.
Speaker Bio: Han Qian holds a PhD from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University. She conducted a year of research at the University of Cambridge and worked at the Fitzwilliam Museum. She is currently a curator in the Department of Decorative Arts at the Palace Museum, specializing in the preservation, display, and research of ceramic artifacts. She has played a key role in curating major exhibitions such as "The Five Great Kilns" series.
Lecture Synopsis: This lecture traces the long history of flower appreciation in China, from the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties through the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It will showcase the variety of materials and forms of flower vessels from the Palace Museum collection, comparing artifacts with paintings to explore their uses, styles, and aesthetic tastes.
Speaker Bio: Gao Xiaoran is an Associate Research Fellow at the Palace Museum. She studied at Beijing Normal University and Peking University. Since 1995, she has been engaged in the preservation, research, and exhibition of ancient Chinese ceramics, particularly from the early Qing period. She has published dozens of academic papers in various journals.
Lecture Synopsis: This lecture focuses on the peak of Chinese porcelain craftsmanship during the Qianlong era, driven by the emperor's passion for ceramics. It will discuss the production of imperial wares, including intricately decorated wall vases used for flower arrangements, under the supervision of Tang Ying, the imperial kiln supervisor in Jingdezhen.
Speaker Bio: Liu Yue is an Associate Research Fellow at the Palace Museum, Beijing. He has authored and compiled several publications, including volumes on bamboo, wood, ivory, horn carvings, and treasures from the Palace Museum collection. He has also published numerous papers and articles.
Lecture Synopsis: This lecture explores the unique art of artificial potted landscapes (crafted bonsai) in the Qing court. Made from precious metals and gemstones to mimic natural forms, these objects served as essential palace decorations and ceremonial tribute gifts, reflecting the unique aesthetic tastes and cultural psychology of the Qing imperial family.
Interested individuals can register in person at the reception desk of the Macao Museum of Art or register online.
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