Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong Museum of Art｜“Zoom-in Chinese Painting and Calligraphy” Talk Series：Small Size, Great in Reach: A Glimpse of Fan Paintings and Calligraphy by Shanghai School Artists

Description

The small surfaces of fans offer a window into the diverse artistic styles of modern Chinese painting and calligraphy, as well as the charm of Shanghai in the modern era.

To complement the exhibition “Fantastic Breeze: Selected Fans from the Jingguanlou Collection”, HKMoA has invited Professor Chen Fong-fong, Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Hong Kong Baptist University, to explore the aesthetic preferences of fans by the Shanghai School artists and to examine the unique regional culture of modern Shanghai.

Speaker: Prof Chen Fong-fong

Language: Cantonese

*Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the talk commences. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The “Zoom-in Chinese Painting and Calligraphy” Talk Series brings together various experts, scholars, and collectors, to discuss and explore the rich diversity and allure of Chinese paintings and calligraphy.