 |
| CityU
Gallery was established in 1998. Its establishment exemplifies the
University's continued commitment in whole person development and
its support for art appreciation. CityU Gallery does not only serves
as a hub of art appreciation for student, staff and general public,
most important it also inspires students to ponder the meaning of
life and the purpose of the pursuit of knowledge. |
| |
| In
these few years, a number of remarkable exhibitions have been organized
which includes Kesi- Ming Dynasty Fan Art Chinese Painting, Ming Furniture,
Traditional and Contemporary Potteries and Ceramics, Prints, Micro
Carving, Photos Exhibition, Photographic and Installation and Interactive
Media Technology show etc. |
| |
| Extract
from "Foreword of Yuan Yunsheng Paintings Booklets – written
by Prof H K Chang, former President and University of Professor, H
K Chang, City University of Hong Kong. |
| |
| |
In
addition to offering professionally oriented programmes in diverse
disciplines such as science, engineering, business and law,
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) places great emphasis on
cultivating cultural awareness and the personal growth of its
students. University education includes nurturing students'
spirits to enable them to graduate not only as competent professionals
but also as well-rounded people who possess a cultural dimension.
It is only through nurturing graduates who will contribute to
the well-being of society that a university can fulfill its
role and responsibility. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
In
order to imbue students with a sense of culture, we need to
cultivate their interest in art and appreciation of beauty.
It takes time to realize the impact of art on a person. The
environment in which one grows up is also critical. The famous
story of the mother of Mencius who moved three times to find
the most conducive environment for her son illustrates the important
of environment to one's development. Two ancient Chinese sayings,
"Red ink stains one red, and black ink stains one block"
and "Fleabance grows straight amidst flax", underline
the influence of environment on young people. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Cai
Yuanpei, a renowed educator and advocate of aesthetic development,
proposed that in addition to pursuing professional knowledge,
young people should develop good character through the recognition
and appreciation of art. This is inspiring for us educationalists. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
CityU
will realize that besides emphasizing professional education
and applied research, the University also has an artistic and
humanistic spirit. |
|
|
| |
|
 |
