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SUMMARY:China Westward: Reimagining the Interwoven Material and Cultural Histories of China\, Central Asia\, and the Himalayas
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR HYBRID ZOOM ATTENDANCE – dAY ONE\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR HYBRID ZOOM ATTENDANCE – dAY Two\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Conference: This conference will explore historical interactions between China and the “Western Regions\,” providing new insights into Chinese civilization and its global context. Experts will focus on the historical period when China was deeply engaged with the “Western Regions\,” primarily from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. The “Western Regions” under discussion encompass territories from the narrow definition of the region south of Tianshan to the vast territories West of the central plain\, South Asia\, West Asia\, and even North Africa and Europe. \n\n\n\nThe conference aims to synthesize archaeological materials and historical sources\, enabling us to construct a comprehensive narrative of the interactions between China and the Western Regions throughout various historical periods. By weaving together these diverse strands of evidence\, we aim to create a nuanced and detailed depiction of this historical exchange. The panels delve into a diverse range of fascinating subjects\, providing a thorough exploration of this enthralling field. Topics include: Dance and Music\, Tombs and Visions of the Afterlife\, New Cosmology\, Visual Astrology\, Caves and Visions\, as well as Stupa and Reliquary.  \n\n\n\nOur distinguished speakers will provide insights into diverse aspects of Chinese Studies\, Westward Chinese development\, and the profound connections between China and its adjacent regions. Seize this exceptional opportunity to network with scholars\, students\, and enthusiasts who harbor a deep passion for exploring China’s vast cultural and historical tapestry.  \n\n\n\nWe warmly invite you to join us for this vibrant and enlightening two-day symposium. Your presence and active engagement will undeniably enhance the depth and richness of our discussions.  \n\n\n\nDay 1 — Saturday\, October 14: GROUND/NETWORK/TRANSMISSION\n\n\n\n8:45 AM – 9:00 AM — Opening RemarksSpeakers: Mark Wu\, Leonard W.J. van der Kuijp\, Eugene Y. Wang \n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM — Panel 1 – Transmission\, Exchange\, and Diffusion: Insights from Tibet\, China\, and SogdianaChair: Leonard W.J. van der Kuijp\, Discussant: Deborah Klimburg-SalterPanelists: Wei Huo (remote)\, Cuilan Liu\, Matteo Campareti (remote) \n\n\n\nShort 10-minute break \n\n\n\n10:40 AM – 12:10 PM — Panel 2 – Sculpting Faith\, Painting Devotion: Buddhist Narratives and Visual Transmissions from South to East AsiaChair: Michelle McCoy\, Discussant: Monika ZinPanelists: Li Ling (remote)\, Nobuyoshi Yamabe\, Xuecheng Shao \n\n\n\n12:10 PM – 1:10 PM — Lunch break \n\n\n\n1:10 PM – 2:40 PM — Panel 3 – Unveiling Tibetan Antiquity: Rituals\, Civilizations\, and Cultural CrossroadsChair: Deborah Klimburg-Salter\, Discussant: Cuilan LiuPanelists: Mark Aldenderfer\, Charles Ramble\, Shuai Li \n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM — Panel 4 – Navigating Celestial Bodies: Astrology\, Cosmology\, and Artistic ExpressionChair: Monika Zin\, Discussant: Michael NortonPanelists: Matthew P. Canepa\, Michelle McCoy\, Jeffrey Kotyk \n\n\n\nDay 2 — Sunday\, October 15: (IM)MATERIAL TOPOGRAPHIES/MENTAL OR CONCEPT MAPS\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM — Panel 5 – Rock as Canvas: Pictorial Expressions of Divinity in Cliffs and Manmade GrottoesChair: Michael Norton\, Discussant: Michelle McCoyPanelists: Monika Zin\, Sophie Xiaofei Lei\, Jisheng Xie (remote) \n\n\n\nShort 10-minute break \n\n\n\n10:40 AM – 12:10 PM — Panel 6 – Mortality and Transcendence: Relationships Between Stupa\, Funerary Practices\, and Monastic PaintingChair: Eugene Y. Wang\, Discussant: Jeffrey KotykPanelists: Tao Tong (remote)\, Chai Yee Leow\, Deborah Klimburg-Salter \n\n\n\n12:10 PM – 12:20PM — Closing RemarksSpeakers: Leonard W.J. van der Kuijp\, Eugene Y. Wang \n\n\n\nSpeakers and their affiliations:Prof. Eugene Y. Wang (Harvard University)Prof. Leonard W.J. van der Kuijp (Harvard University)Prof. Mark Aldenderfer (University of California Merced)Prof. Matthew P. Canepa (University of California)Dr. Matteo Compareti (Capital Normal University\, Beijing)Prof. Wei Huo (Sichuan University)Prof. Deborah Klimburg-Salter (University of Vienna)Prof. Jeffrey Kotyk (Università di Bologna)Sophie Xiaofei Lei (Harvard University)Dr. Chai Yee Leow (Harvard University)Prof. Ling Li (Sichuan University)Dr. Shuai Li (Harvard University)Dr. Cuilan Liu (University of Pittsburgh)Dr. Michelle McCoy (University of Pittsburgh)Michael Norton (Harvard University)Prof. Charles Ramble (EPHE-PSL\, CRCAO)Dr. Xuecheng Shao (Shanghai International Studies University)Dr. Tao Tong (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)Prof. Jisheng Xie (Zhejiang University)Prof. Mark Wu (Harvard University)Prof. Nobuyoshi Yamabe (Waseda University)Prof. Monika Zin (University of Leipzig) \n\n\n\nThis conference is generously supported by the Committee on Inner Asian and Altaic Studies\, the Department of History of Art and Architecture\, the Department of South Asian Studies\, the Harvard FAS CAMLab\, and the Harvard China Fund. \n\n\n\nRegister for Day One on Zoom: https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J7dxfSV7Rmiyi6pNGH6yEw#/registrationRegister for Day Two on Zoom: https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OkEEsg1cRJyiagJK3hr81A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/china-westward-conference/
LOCATION:Sackler Building Auditorium\, 485 Broadway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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