Mandarin Corner: Poetry in Classical Chinese Gardens

Abstract:

The traditional private gardens of Southern China, especially the Suzhou area, have attracted the admiration and fascination of so many people with their breathtaking beauty and intricate design methods. To fully understand the meaning, history and cultural significance of these gardens has always been a challenge for academics. One way to approach this intriguing topic is to read these gardens as poetry. In this talk, Dr Wang will explore the secrets of traditional private garden design, taking a traditional Chinese literary perspective to shine a light on this charming subject.

May I ask the posters for this talk and Carlos’s being put up around campuses by This Friday if at all possible please? The first venue that could be reached ideally today is our Si Yuan Centre. 

Short bio of the speaker:

Dr Wang Qi is Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham. He is a member of the Architectural, Cultural and Tectonics Research Group and Cultural Visiting China Hub. He has extensive experience in Museum Study and has established long-standing research cooperation with museums, research institutes and universities in China as design consultant and advisor. Dr Wang Qi has delivered the History and Theory of Architecture module at UoN since 2008. He is also one of the key people involved with bringing the "Dinosaurs of China" exhibition to the UK last year. The award winning exhibition attracted over 130K visitors from the UK and overseas between June and October 2017.