During the reign of emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty,the political rule was relatively stable,the economy continued to develop,and both civil and martial situations flourished.The emperor’s love for jade articles...During the reign of emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty,the political rule was relatively stable,the economy continued to develop,and both civil and martial situations flourished.The emperor’s love for jade articles made this period a peak in the development of Chinese jade culture.Based on jade articles of emperor Qianlong collected in the Palace Museum and related documents and archives,this paper tries to explore characteristics of this collection and emperor Qianlong’s collecting methods,then explains that this collection not only has the functions of aesthetics,but also has the meaning of morality,religion and politics.展开更多
The introduction and translation of academic works had a great influence on the developments and changes of China＇s ideology, culture and society. Academic documents, especially about history, which contains abundant...The introduction and translation of academic works had a great influence on the developments and changes of China＇s ideology, culture and society. Academic documents, especially about history, which contains abundant cultural elements, should be treated enough care. The translation problems and strategies will be analyzed in case study of the Chinese version of sinologist Mark C. Elliott＇s Emperor Qianlong. Hope the readers can find some common features in the translation of academic documents ; the translators understand how to improve the quality of translation of academic works.展开更多
THE AREAS in the southerm part of the villa served as a residence and workplace for the Qing emperors.The scenery takes in all sorts of terrain,including plains,lakes and hills,and is reminiscent of the topography of ...THE AREAS in the southerm part of the villa served as a residence and workplace for the Qing emperors.The scenery takes in all sorts of terrain,including plains,lakes and hills,and is reminiscent of the topography of souther China.From 1713 to 1780,11 monaster-ies were built to the north and east of the villa.Eight have survived the ages,including one still in ruins,and they are known as the Eight Outer Monasteries.展开更多
Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty celebrated his eightieth birthday in 1790, for which Vietnam, Korea, the Ryukyu Islands, Burma, and Mongolia sent delegates to the imperial summer resort at Chengde 承德 to pay hom...Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty celebrated his eightieth birthday in 1790, for which Vietnam, Korea, the Ryukyu Islands, Burma, and Mongolia sent delegates to the imperial summer resort at Chengde 承德 to pay homage. Curiously, the Annamese （or, Vietnamese） king NguygnQuangB]nh （阮光平）, who had just defeated the Qing army, offered to appear in Qing costume and kowtow to the Qing emperor. The unusual act pleased Emperor Qianlong and infuriated the Korean delegates. What did costume and ceremonial mean in the context of the East Asian political and cultural order？ Why did the British embassy to China led by Lord Macartney three years later cause friction with regards to sartorial and ceremonial manners？ This lecture will address these questions.展开更多
文摘During the reign of emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty,the political rule was relatively stable,the economy continued to develop,and both civil and martial situations flourished.The emperor’s love for jade articles made this period a peak in the development of Chinese jade culture.Based on jade articles of emperor Qianlong collected in the Palace Museum and related documents and archives,this paper tries to explore characteristics of this collection and emperor Qianlong’s collecting methods,then explains that this collection not only has the functions of aesthetics,but also has the meaning of morality,religion and politics.
文摘The introduction and translation of academic works had a great influence on the developments and changes of China＇s ideology, culture and society. Academic documents, especially about history, which contains abundant cultural elements, should be treated enough care. The translation problems and strategies will be analyzed in case study of the Chinese version of sinologist Mark C. Elliott＇s Emperor Qianlong. Hope the readers can find some common features in the translation of academic documents ; the translators understand how to improve the quality of translation of academic works.
文摘THE AREAS in the southerm part of the villa served as a residence and workplace for the Qing emperors.The scenery takes in all sorts of terrain,including plains,lakes and hills,and is reminiscent of the topography of souther China.From 1713 to 1780,11 monaster-ies were built to the north and east of the villa.Eight have survived the ages,including one still in ruins,and they are known as the Eight Outer Monasteries.
文摘Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty celebrated his eightieth birthday in 1790, for which Vietnam, Korea, the Ryukyu Islands, Burma, and Mongolia sent delegates to the imperial summer resort at Chengde 承德 to pay homage. Curiously, the Annamese （or, Vietnamese） king NguygnQuangB]nh （阮光平）, who had just defeated the Qing army, offered to appear in Qing costume and kowtow to the Qing emperor. The unusual act pleased Emperor Qianlong and infuriated the Korean delegates. What did costume and ceremonial mean in the context of the East Asian political and cultural order？ Why did the British embassy to China led by Lord Macartney three years later cause friction with regards to sartorial and ceremonial manners？ This lecture will address these questions.
