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<\/a><\/p>\nA classical Chinese poem is a rich tapestry woven with the poet\u2019s observations of Nature and the myriad allusions to the lives and events of others. Artists of classical Chinese literature and fine art seem incapable of separating themselves from Nature, a special characteristic that is clearly manifested in the poetic and artistic metaphors in their compositions. In no other literary and artistic form is this phenomenon more evident than in China\u2019s Literati Painting, unique to the Chinese culture, yet universal in how it can be relished by all those interested in beauty and art.<\/p>\n
In this lecture series Ben Wang, Senior Lecturer of Language and Humanities of China Institute and an award-winning translator, will delve into this incredible art form, from its birth in the Song dynasty, to its blossoming during the Ming, and continued resonance into the 20th century. The relationship between classical Chinese poetry, music, painting and major schools of thought will be explored, with comparative points of interest made between Chinese and English poetry.<\/p>\n