[Theme] The Global Vision and National Responsibility of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting | “Under the Hundred Masters Gallery” Lecture Series by Renowned Calligraphers

[Date & Time] September 23, 2026, 14:30–16:00

[Location] Room 903, Lide Building, Zhongguancun Campus, Renmin University of China

[Speaker]

Liu Jin, Professor and PhD in Jurisprudence; former Deputy Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Education of China; Deputy Director of the Academic Committee of the Chinese Society of Educational Development Strategy; Director of the Academic Committee of its International Competence Development Committee; training expert for the China National Arts Fund; and Vice President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Law from Peking University, a master’s degree in International Law and a PhD in Jurisprudence from Renmin University of China, and has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University and the University of Hawaii System in the United States.

[Abstract]

Rooted in the traditions of Chinese civilization, Chinese calligraphy expresses spirit through the art of line, while Chinese painting conveys an understanding of the world through artistic conception. More than artistic forms, the two represent distinctive ways in which Chinese people perceive the world, express emotions, and cultivate the mind and character.

From brushwork and composition to artistic spirit and conception, and from the integration of poetry, calligraphy, painting, and seal carving to a profound sense of responsibility toward the nation, Chinese calligraphy and painting have long embodied the aesthetic traditions and spiritual aspirations of Chinese civilization.

This lecture will explore the spiritual qualities, aesthetic traditions, and communicative value of Chinese calligraphy and painting, as well as their distinctive role in international cultural exchange. Against the backdrop of increasingly extensive exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, it will invite students and faculty to consider: How can Chinese calligraphy and painting serve as a cultural language connecting China and the world? And how can young people, through studying, understanding, and communicating Chinese aesthetics, strengthen cultural confidence and contribute to the preservation and creative development of China’s fine traditional culture while telling China’s stories to the world?