Qianyan Hall reopens after second journey
By Wang Lihui and Wang Jie |
November 28, 2011, Monday
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QIANYAN Hall, the former residence of a famous Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) scholar Qian Daxin, has had an interesting journey to
date.
It was originally situated near the Chengzhong Road Post Office in Jiading Town, but in the 1980s was moved to Liudao in Huating Town. In 2010, the residence was moved back to Jiading Town and rebuilt in Bole Square. This September the new Qianyan Hall reopened to the public.
Traversing a small lane on the old Zhouqiao Street, passing a stone bridge and turning left, Qianyan Hall is found after several steps. The white wall plus the cyan-hued bricks reflect the typical folk architectural style of Jiading.
Entering the hall, there is a lobby and rooms beside the dooryard that showcases daily articles, an introduction and related materials of this famous Qing Dynasty scholar. Intricate carvings appear on the bricks and the door is totally different from its simple outward appearance. This striking difference echoes the low-key profile that Chinese intellectuals advocated.
There is a bamboo plate hanging on the wall of the lobby. Wooden tables and chairs are arranged in the lobby according to local folk customs. On the wall a family tree hangs next to ink-wash paintings and calligraphy written by descendants of the scholar. There is a kitchen on the right side of the courtyard, which houses three cauldrons on a huge stove. The restroom is on the left of the living room and the study is on the right of the living room with a complete stationery set.
Nearly 12 artworks are displayed at the Qianyan Hall, donated by Shanghai Museum, Jiading Museum and some private collectors. Books written by the scholar are also exhibited in the lobby and an adjoining room.
Between the two rooms four small courtyards of 1.5 square meters are found. These small courtyards hold rocks, bamboos and plantain, showing off wide views in the confined space.
It is said that Qian (1728-1804) could recognize Chinese characters at the age of one and read when he was three years old.
At the age of 10, he could write articles. He wrote many books.
Address: Bole Square, Jiading Town
Admission: Free
date.
It was originally situated near the Chengzhong Road Post Office in Jiading Town, but in the 1980s was moved to Liudao in Huating Town. In 2010, the residence was moved back to Jiading Town and rebuilt in Bole Square. This September the new Qianyan Hall reopened to the public.
Traversing a small lane on the old Zhouqiao Street, passing a stone bridge and turning left, Qianyan Hall is found after several steps. The white wall plus the cyan-hued bricks reflect the typical folk architectural style of Jiading.
Entering the hall, there is a lobby and rooms beside the dooryard that showcases daily articles, an introduction and related materials of this famous Qing Dynasty scholar. Intricate carvings appear on the bricks and the door is totally different from its simple outward appearance. This striking difference echoes the low-key profile that Chinese intellectuals advocated.
There is a bamboo plate hanging on the wall of the lobby. Wooden tables and chairs are arranged in the lobby according to local folk customs. On the wall a family tree hangs next to ink-wash paintings and calligraphy written by descendants of the scholar. There is a kitchen on the right side of the courtyard, which houses three cauldrons on a huge stove. The restroom is on the left of the living room and the study is on the right of the living room with a complete stationery set.
Nearly 12 artworks are displayed at the Qianyan Hall, donated by Shanghai Museum, Jiading Museum and some private collectors. Books written by the scholar are also exhibited in the lobby and an adjoining room.
Between the two rooms four small courtyards of 1.5 square meters are found. These small courtyards hold rocks, bamboos and plantain, showing off wide views in the confined space.
It is said that Qian (1728-1804) could recognize Chinese characters at the age of one and read when he was three years old.
At the age of 10, he could write articles. He wrote many books.
Address: Bole Square, Jiading Town
Admission: Free
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