At 10:00 a.m. local time on January 10, the China National Pavilion Day activity of Expo 2020 Dubai kicked off at the Expo Park. Chen Yushu, a Chinese classical furniture artist and chairman of the Four Gentlemen Art Center, was invited to make an appearance, which is the first time that Chinese study cultural works have been exhibited at the National Pavilion Day of the World Expo, and its rich aroma of books allows tourists around the world to feel the gentle elegance in the genes of Chinese national culture.
"The ancient Confucians, the professors and disciples, all the people who live are called the elite houses." When asked about the creative experience of "Jingshe", Chen Yushu talked about it, he said, "Jingshe" began in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the prototype of Chinese academies, the main function is to collect books, after more than 2,000 years, after three major development periods, gradually evolved into a place of education, until it became a place that integrates multiple functions. Since then, the "Jingshe" has become the spiritual sustenance place of the literati and inkers. A table and a chair on one side, one lamp and one person and one book, the voice of the reader is exhausted.
The "Jingshe" study room exhibited by the Four Gentlemen this time is a set of Ming Dynasty study furniture, and the source of its creation is the Chinese study room culture. Chen Yushu said: "The 'Jingshe' of the Ming Dynasty is the academy, which inherits the legacy of the Eastern Han Dynasty and has the role of inheriting the past and enlightening the future with the revival of the academy fever in the prosperous era of Kangqian." It reflects the rich accumulation of Chinese culture, covering many elements, it not only exudes the fragrance of books, but also reveals the mind of the literati to cultivate themselves and govern the country and the world. ”
Chen Yushu added: "Ming-style furniture is a representative of the collection of classical Chinese furniture, which can be called a model of classical furniture. This set of "Jingshe Ming-style study five-piece set" includes a table, a chair, a pier and a pair of bookshelves, the shape is beautiful and elegant, the proportion is symmetrical, and its style covers the meaning of "simple, thick, fine and elegant", and the handsome and outstanding charm is in line with the quiet and far-reaching temperament of the ancient literati, highlighting the style of Chinese gentlemen. ”
World Expo National Pavilion Day refers to the participating countries during the World Expo, choose a specific date as their own pavilion celebration day, in the pavilion or park to host a concentrated expression of national will, display their national cultural image, carry out international exchange activities, etc.; usually by ceremonial activities, cultural performances, cultural displays and other parts, is the highest level of celebration activities held by the participating countries during the World Expo. Chen Yushu said that he will continue to make greater contributions to showing the unique charm of Chinese culture to the world. (Guangming Daily all-media reporter Li Hui)
Source: Guangming Network