Ruins and Travelers: The Representation of Roman Ruins in Yan Wenliang’s Work
Stephanie Su (Ph.D. student, University of Chicago)
Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 24
CWAC 152
Abstract:
This paper examines three representations of Roman ruins created by the Chinese painter Yan Wenliang (1893-1988) in 1930. These three works are unique in early twentieth century Chinese art in terms of its subject matter. Yan studied art in Paris for two years from 1928 to 1930, and before he finished his education, he made a three-week trip to Italy with friends. Many Chinese artists of that time who studied in Europe also travel
