Historical writer Liu Zijian.
Liu Zijian launches academic projects.
In Stanford, a visionary academic project led by Mr. Liu Zijian was launched, which not only promoted academic and cultural exchanges between the United States and Taiwan, but also benefited many graduate students in the field of "China Studies". With the efforts of Mr. Liu Zijian and others, this project finally developed into the "Joint Institute of American Universities" in Taipei (the translator changed its name to "Institute of International Chinese Studies at National Taiwan University" after 1997).
Liu Zijian jumped into the Song Dynasty.
From 65438 to 0959, Mr. Liu Zijian became a leading figure in the history of the Song Dynasty with a short book entitled The Reform of China in the Song Dynasty. This book is the third part of the influential Harvard East Asian Studies Series in the future. Mr Liu Zijian's research object is one of the most controversial topics in the late imperial period. He quoted a wide range of historical materials and gave a convincing description of this complex period with his self-proclaimed "cross-sectional research method". In addition, the book makes full use of the latest research results of Japanese and China scholars on the history of China. In this respect, compared with the general western language works at that time, it is pioneering and eye-catching Although there are successors, Mr. Liu Zijian has always been a bridge to promote academic exchanges between the United States and China in the field of Japanese history research.
Liu Zijian's subsequent series of works show that he is one of the top experts in the field of global Song history. He paid special attention to 1 1 Ouyang Xiu, an important poet, scholar and official in the century. Similarly, Mr. Liu Zijian described Ouyang Xiu's life and various interests in his Chinese works published in 1963 and his English works adapted in 1967 (Stanford University Press). This book about Ouyang Xiu reflects Mr. Liu Zijian's role as a bridge between Chinese and Western historiography from another angle. As Mr. Deng Guangming said in the preface of the Collection of Studies on Song History in Commemoration of Dr. Liu Zijian's Birthday (40 articles published in Kyoto, Japan), Mr. Liu Zijian emphasized in many speeches and meetings in Chinese mainland that the road should be wider and efforts should be made to break down academic barriers in order to correct the academic training system that sometimes appears narrow, trivial and dogmatic in mainland China. At the same time, in the process of guiding graduate students, he also emphasized the importance of mastering first-hand information before making big judgments. Students will never forget their teacher's kindness, not only because of his careful cultivation, but also because he is always willing to give wise advice and help.
Personal analysis of Liu Zijian's unpopular articles
Of course, Mr. Liu Zijian's articles often make important judgments. Why did polo become unpopular in the 9th century? What happened to Meng Tong's book The Amethyst? To these problems, Mr. Liu Zijian made a reasonable extension. He put forward some brand-new concepts, such as "new traditional era" and "inclusive politics". He also put forward some brand-new explanations, the most powerful of which is1the theory of "China turning inward" at the beginning of the 2nd century (Harvard, 1988). I'm afraid one of the important reasons why he put forward this view is that he is eager to be another bridge connecting ancient China, contemporary China and future China (he always yearns for connecting the future).
Between China and America, Mr Liu Zijian also hopes to ride a post station. Even though he was attacked in the United States because of his friendship with the people of China and China, and he was attacked in China because of his long-term residence in the United States, Mr. Wang still did not change his original intention. When he returned to China, he learned that his three brothers died tragically in the Cultural Revolution-Zhou Enlai thought it was "too much"-but he never showed any resentment.
The Role of Liu Zijian —— The Origin of Semi-guests
Liu Zijian knew that playing the role of a bridge would keep him from failing at both ends. To this end, he gave himself a pen name, called "semi-guest"-semi-guest. Whether in the United States, Japan, Europe or China, he treats himself as a guest. In the sense of dabbling in an academic field or a historical period, this title is also quite appropriate: he is half a guest in the social science field and half a guest in the humanities field. Colleagues and disciples around Mr. Liu Zijian realized that Mr. knew all kinds of political events and historical materials, so it was right to ask him for advice if he wanted to know about China in the 20th century. During a chaotic period, Mr. Wang visited China. Similarly, his in-depth understanding of 1 1 century and 12 century made people think that he was a tourist in the Song Dynasty. Mr. Wang's own calligraphy is Song Huizong's "thin gold style", which can confirm this statement.
Finally, and most importantly, as a "semi-guest", of course, it also means that he will feel like a "master" in all fields he is interested in and studying. He made Princeton University his home and lived with us for 25 years. How lucky.
However, after a long illness, Mr. Liu Zijian died suddenly in his apartment in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, USA on September 30th, 1993. At the age of 74. Mourn it!
Edit this passage by artist Liu Zijian.
Liu Zijian (born in 1956) graduated from Hubei University of the Arts with a major in Chinese painting, and is currently an associate professor of Shenzhen University Art College and director of the Art Research Institute. He has participated in China Pioneer Art Exhibition without playing cards with Cezanne in the Asia-Pacific Museum in the United States, Tension and Expression Ink Exhibition in China Art Museum in Beijing, Contemporary Experimental Ink Exhibition in China in the United States, Contemporary Ink Exhibition in China Art Museum in Beijing, Five Thousand Years Exhibition of Chinese Civilization in Guggenheim Museum in the United States, 98 Shanghai (Art) Biennale and Looking Back at Chang 'an. His works were selected into the series "Trends of Modern Ink and Wash Art in China at the End of 20th Century" 1, 2 and 3. He has published Oriental Idealism, Ink Landscape in Contemporary Art-Liu Zijian, Black and White History, China Contemporary Experimental Water Black 1992- 1999 Liu Zijian. His works have been collected by the Asia-Pacific Museum, Shu Hua Art Education Foundation, Taiwan Province Provincial Art Museum, Shanghai Art Museum and other institutions and private individuals.
Edit this paragraph Liu Zijian, a deaf-mute child.
News Flashback: Liu Zijian, a deaf-mute child of Anshan 1 1, spent more than half a year creating a painting of 2008 the Monkey King, which caused a great sensation in the society. China Disabled Persons' Federation recommended this painting to BOCOG. At present, Liu Zijian wants to make some of his works into photo albums for sale, and use his labor income to travel to Beijing to make money. Liu Zijian, a deaf-mute child, touched many people, and readers called to express their feelings. Northern Book City also helped Liu Zijian to hold an auction of paintings and set up an auction sub-venue.
The auction of Liu Zijian's paintings jointly organized by this newspaper and Anshan Sanyuan Celebrity Training School was originally scheduled to be held in the North Morning Post this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Now with the participation of North Book City, the auction will be moved to North Book City on Saturday morning 10. This Friday and Sunday, the auction in Liu Zijian will be displayed in the Northern Morning Post all day. Readers are welcome to visit or buy.
The leader of Anshan North Book City saw this newspaper report that Liu Zijian, a deaf-mute child, wanted to dedicate the "Golden Monkey Dance Olympics" to the Olympic Organizing Committee. They were moved by such a fragile child being so strong and independent, hoping to do something for him.
Dear readers, if you want to help Liu Zijian, and if you want to care about deaf-mute children, you can buy Liu Zijian's paintings at North Book City on Saturday morning 10. Liu Zijian will come to the North Book City to meet readers and children. Edit this abstract ink painting by Liu Zijian.