The directors of the acclaimed film A Tapestry of a Legendary Land recently embarked on an inspiring journey across several schools in Beijing, aiming to foster aesthetic education among students. The film delves into the life of Wang Ximeng, a talented painter from the Northern Song period (960-1127), renowned for his monumental 12-meter-long landscape masterpiece, One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains.
Over 1,000 teachers and students from the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, along with its affiliated middle and primary schools, gathered for a special screening of the film. Director Zhou Liya shared her vision, stating, \"This is our first attempt to depict our landscapes, including rivers and mountains, through a female character; and through her eyes.\" Her approach aims to bring a fresh perspective to traditional narratives, making them more relatable to today’s youth.
The initiative didn’t stop there. The film team visited Haidian District's Foreign Language Experimental School, where director Han Zhen engaged with over 400 eager students. Han emphasized the enduring power of Chinese traditional culture in contemporary settings. She remarked, \"Chinese traditional culture, especially in landscape painting, carries immense energy. A moviegoer once commented that Wang Ximeng is like the conqueror of the landscape, standing alone among the mountains with brush in hand, commanding the entire scene. This reflects the spirit of Chinese youth.\"
Through these interactive sessions, A Tapestry of a Legendary Land not only showcases the rich heritage of Chinese art but also inspires the next generation to appreciate and continue the legacy of their cultural treasures. The film serves as a bridge between the past and the present, encouraging young minds to explore and reinterpret historical narratives in innovative ways.
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Aesthetic education through film 'A Tapestry of a Legendary Land'
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