HANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- On July 3, the
"Elegance and Grandeur: The Memory of Song Dynasty Artistic Life"
Exhibition on Song-style Aesthetics Research opened at
the Deshou Palace Ruins Museum of the Southern Song Dynasty in
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Co-hosted by the China Academy of Art
(CAA), the exhibition aims to advance the study of Song-style
aesthetics, preserve and promote the elegant and refined cultural
legacy of the Song Dynasty, and highlight its value on a global
scale.
The narrative and layout of the exhibition space, designed
around the theme of "Seeking Authenticity through Curved Realms",
are crafted to create a flowing, serpentine path for visitors. The
exhibition is divided into four major thematic sections: "Admiring
Lofty Peaks", "Wandering into the Realm", "Twisting Mountain
Paths", and "A Grand View". Through immersive scenic settings, key
visual elements, and an introductory message amidst a backdrop of
layered mountain ranges, it portrays the majestic beauty, delight,
and epiphanies of Song-style aesthetics. Each section presents a
unique narrative and curatorial concept, leading visitors
progressively deep into the exhibition's rich motifs.
The exhibition is structured into eight sub-thematic segments,
arranged across a hall, gallery, courtyard, and cave-like setting,
showcasing the multifaceted charm of Song-style aesthetics. The
themes cover Song Dynasty paintings, calligraphy, furniture, and
architecture, offering a comprehensive view of the era's artistic
expressions. The painting segment illustrates the artists' ethos of
"investigating things for self-enlightenment", presenting richly
detailed landscapes, flora and fauna, and bustling city scenes. The
calligraphy segment shows works that emphasize "connotation" at
their core, where master calligraphers display diverse artistic
charm and styles, showcasing the varied aesthetics of calligraphy.
The furniture theme reveals how Song furniture, while inheriting
traditional elements, inspired new patterns of living and aesthetic
trends. The celadon theme underscores the exquisite craftsmanship
and cultural significance of Song celadon. The architectural theme
employs remnants of Song structures to recreate the interplay
between landscape and architecture. The garden theme traces the
evolution from the management of Hangzhou's West Lake to the poetic designs of
gardens, reflecting the natural beauty and cultural intelligence of
the Southern Song gardens. The pattern theme features the
minimalist yet deeply emotive designs typical of the Song Dynasty,
rooted in everyday life, encouraging contemplation of the aesthetic
dialectic between nature and human culture. The attire theme
examines Song garments through the lens of contemporary aesthetics,
presenting an innovative reinterpretation of Song-style aesthetic
principles in modern fashion design. Additionally, the exhibition
features four scenic animated game settings within the courtyard,
which integrate with and reflect the indoor themes, further
enriching the presentation and immersive experience of Song-style
aesthetics.
Throughout the exhibition, experts and scholars from diverse
disciplines will engage with the public through forums, lectures,
and elegant assemblies centered on Song culture. Through a series
of meticulously planned events, the exhibition unfolds the rich
layers of Song-style cultural meanings, aimed at fostering deep
interactions and exchanges with a wide audience, both domestically
and internationally.
The exhibition will run until August 3,
2024.
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