Ruizhi Guan
Chinese Studies Colloquium, Fall 2017
School of Languages and Cultures, Purdue
October 3rd, Tuesday 3:00 to 5:00 in
Robert L. Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center
Guan, Ruizhi
Traditional Chinese Painter, Leader of Song Feng Artists Guild
The Origins and History of Traditional Chinese Painting and its Contribution to Society and Health
中国画的产生、发展以及对人类社会与健康的贡献
（道法、古今发展与未来展望）
Part 1 of the Talk (3:00-330) in English; Part Two (3:30 to 4:30) in Chinese
Sponsored by the Chinese Program, School of Languages and Cultures, School of Visual and Performing Arts, and Purdue University Galleries, Purdue University
Abstract:
During this 90-minute talk, Mr. Guan will speak in English for the first 30 minutes, where he talks about the 'Why', explaining the relationship between traditional Chinese painting, nature, and society. For the remaining hour, he will speak in Chinese about the 'How', a closer look at the uniqueness form of Chinese painting, its underlying theories and brushstroke technique.