The School of Humanities Held a Special Lecture on

To help humanities students gain a deeper understanding of jade culture, cultivate traditional aesthetic literacy, and broaden their academic horizons in archaeology and cultural heritage, the School of Humanities held a special lecture titled The Origin of Chinese Jade Culture: Identification and Appreciation of Hongshan Jade Artifacts in Room 230 of the Puzhao Teaching Building in the Third Teaching Area on the afternoon of October 30th. The keynote speaker was Zhang Lihui, an associate professor Zhang from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature and humanities students attended the lecture.

During the lecture, Zhang Lihui systematically outlined the archaeological development of the Hongshan Culture, recounted the research achievements of pioneering scholars in the field, and guided students to understand the profound connotations of jade culture from its origins. He emphasized that in today's information-rich world, young students should pay more attention to the inheritance and promotion of traditional culture, and enhance their cultural awareness and aesthetic judgment through the combination of artifacts and documents.

Focusing on the lecture's theme, Zhang Lihui provided an in-depth explanation of the excavation process of the Hongshan Culture, typical jade artifact types, and their cultural characteristics. He also meticulously interpreted the shapes, patterns, and historical significance of the jade artifacts on display. He encouraged students to not only learn to appraise jade but also to read jade, appreciating the civilizational memories and spiritual values embodied in the artifacts.

This lecture, combining theoretical explanation with physical demonstration, made abstract cultural knowledge tangible and relatable, opening a window for students to understand Chinese jade culture and inspiring their enthusiasm for exploring and passing on cultural heritage.