Lectures: “The History of the Qipao” and “The Contemporary Aesthetic Appreciation of Traditional Qipao”
On the occasion of the exhibition “From Shanghai to Brussels: One Hundred Years of Qipao History”, several lectures will be held at the China Cultural Center. President of the Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association, Mister Gao Chunming and Vice President of the Shanghai Qipao Cultural Promotion Association, Mister ZHOU Zhuguang will talk about the history, evolution and aesthetic aspect of the iconic qipao dress that became the go-to piece of clothing for Han Chinese women during the 20th century.
Lecture 1 – The History of the qipao 旗袍的前世今生 by Mr. GAO Chunming
NOTE: This conference will be given in Chinese and translated in English
Mr. GAO Chunming served as the director of the Shanghai Institute of Art and as executive deputy director of the Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center. He now is the president of and researcher at the Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association. Mr. GAO was appointed by the Shanghai Municipal government to hold a series of large scale exhibitions, such as the “China Fashion Show”, “The Early 20th Century Shanghai Fashion Show”, “One Hundred Years of Qipao History”, etc. He devotes himself to performing academic research into Chinese clothing and into the Chinese intangible cultural heritage and has lectured at several colleges and universities about the history of clothing culture and intangible cultural heritage. He has already published more than 40 pieces of work for which he has won more than 50 domestic and international awards.
During his lecture at the China Cultural Center, Mr. GAO will discuss the history of the qipao over the past century and explain how the traditional dress from the Manchu palace became a mainstream style worn by women from the Han Chinese women all over China. He will also talk about the production techniques of the dress, the variations in style, patterns, decorations, fabrics, etc. Finally, in line with his own professional background as researcher, he will also touch upon the academic research that has been conducted into the subject.
Lecture 2 – The Contemporary Aesthetic Appreciation of Traditional Qipao 传统旗袍的时尚审美 by Mr. ZHOU Zhuguang
NOTE: This conference will be given in Chinese and translated in English
Mister ZHOU occupies many positions, among which are Vice President of the Shanghai International Fashion Federation, Vice President of the Shanghai Clothing Association, Vice President of the Shanghai Qipao Cultural Promotion Association, etc.
Mister ZHOU will hold a lecture about the aesthetics of the qipao: the different styles represented in the dress, from ethnic Chinese elements to Western influences. Throughout the past century, the qipao has undergone changes in respect for which occasion it was worn; Mister ZHOU will discuss the evolution of its use and style.
Program:
15.15: Registration
15.30-16.30: Lecture 1 – The History of the Qipao 旗袍的前世今生 by Mr. GAO Chunming
16.30-17.30: Lecture 2 – The Contemporary Aesthetic Appreciation of Traditional Qipao 传统旗袍的时尚审美 by Mr. ZHOU ZhuguangFREE ENTRY
Registration is compulsory as seats are limited: 30 seats per lecture.
Book your seat by phone at: +32(0)27044020 or send a mail to: info@cccbrussels.beOrganizers:
China Cultural Center in Brussels
Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation Association
Shanghai Hanart Clothing Co., Ltd.The program is subject to change. Follow our Facebook page to stay tuned!
