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Wang Shuo and the commercialisation of contemporary Chinese culture
No full textThis thesis examines the commercialisation of Chinese culture that has taken place over the past twenty years in mainland China. It explores the contribution of Wang Shuo, a cultural figure who straddles different fields of culture, moving from literature to the ultimate mass culture medium of television, this study plots Wang Shuo' s development from educational failure, to business failure, to fiction writer, film & TV editor, film director and cultural critic and analyst. His stories, films, TV series and articles have caused shock-waves throughout national cultural circles as he has transformed the terms of the debate from academic discourse to a validation of the role of the market in the culture field. Although Wang Shuo has not been labelled as a dissident, his approach to the culture market has had a more subversive effect on official ideology that those overt dissidents who have had to live in exile or have been imprisoned. He has utilised the language of official ideology to satirise the authorities, turning the ideology and its supporters into figures of fun. Yet his own goals have been strictly personal and economic ones. The authorities recognize the value of Wang Shuo's work in the cultural market but at the same time distrust his works and place him under strict censorship. Examining the way Wang Shuo and people surround him have succeeded in different fields of cultural achievement is a mirror to understanding the process of the transformation of contemporary Chinese culture from a socialist state-controlled culture to a market-oriented mass culture industry
Art Forum - Wang Fan, Doug
No full text29 August 2002. -- Dong Wang Fan is a renowned artist who has exhibited and been collected internationally. His painting practice examines the similarities/differences between Australian and Chinese culture. He is one of a group of painters included in the exhibition Shanghai Star, currently on at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre. Dong Wang Fan will discuss the work in this exhibition
XIAO-LIN CHEN, XIN-JIAN WANG & CHAO-DONG ZHU (2013) New species and records of Trypetinae (Diptera: Tephritidae) from China. Zootaxa, 3710(4), 333-353.
No full textChen, Xiao-Lin, Wang, Xin-Jian, Zhu, Chao-Dong (2013): XIAO-LIN CHEN, XIN-JIAN WANG & CHAO-DONG ZHU (2013) New species and records of Trypetinae (Diptera: Tephritidae) from China. Zootaxa, 3710(4), 333-353. Zootaxa 3718 (5): 500-500, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3718.5.
Hierodula zhangi Wang & Dong 1993
No full textHierodula zhangi Wang & Dong, 1993 (Figs. 6, 12G–H, 14N–P) Hierodula zhangi Wang & Dong, 1993b: 203. Holotype (♂): China, Yunnan, IEAS. Material examined. 1♂, 1♀, CHINA, Yunnan, Dehong, Lianghe, Mengyang, 24°33’27’’N, 98°16’17’’E, 1.viii.2020, leg. Yicheng Lin. 1♀, CHINA, Yunnan, Baoshan, Mt. Gaoligongshan, 1.ii.2018, leg. Mr. Jiang. Measurements [in mm, ♂ (n = 1), ♀ (n = 2)]. Body length, ♂ 89.6–93.0, ♀ 78.3–85.2. Pronotum length, ♂ 23.2– 25.4, ♀ 23.8–27.5. Pronotum width, ♂ 9.5–10.8, ♀ 10.4–11.3. Forewing length, ♂ 60.0–61.6, ♀ 47.1–53.6. Distribution. China (Yunnan). Remarks. When originally describing this species, Wang & Dong (1993b) compared it with H. latipennis. Ehrmann (2002) transferred the species to Rhombodera. We follow Zhu et al (2012) in assigning this species to Hierodula for the following reasons: 1) morphology of male genitalia align more closely with the group represented by H. chinensis (Fig. 12A–H); 2) ootheca of complying with the typical form of other Hierodula species (Fig. 14N–P). Male genitalia (Fig. 12G–H). Left phallomere: sclerite L4B spoon-shaped. Sclerite L2 long fusiform in shape, gradually narrowing towards distal. Apical process paa long, with strongly curved apex. Aafa short, nearly obtuse triangle, while pafa elongate, curved, more developed than aafa. Both aafa and pafa are quite sharp at the apex. Ventral phallomere: broad, roughly square-shaped, with two distal processes: sdpl much sclerotized, sickle-liked, very robust; sdpm tiny, less pigmented. Right phallomere: lobe fda nearly triangular, pva and pia claw-like. Ootheca (Fig. 14N–P) similar to that of H. patellifera, but much bigger. The ootheca can either be barrel-like or rectangular. Each single emergence area with flexible operculum that closes its corresponding opening. Residual process is reduced. External wall dark coloured, quite hard in strength, with white or beige external coating cementing to it. The ventral surface can either exposed or overlapping with the substrate.Published as part of Liu, Qin-Peng, Liu, Zi-Jun, Wang, Guo-Li & Yin, Zi-Xu, 2021, Taxonomic revision of the praying mantis subfamily Hierodulinae of China (Mantodea: Mantidae), pp. 401-433 in Zootaxa 4951 (3) on pages 415-416, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4951.3.1, http://zenodo.org/record/466805
Quadraticossus fangi Wang & Ren 2007
No full textQuadraticossus fangi Wang & Ren, 2007 (Fig. 3) 2007 Quadraticossus Wang Y & Ren, p. 41. figure 1 (A–F) Remarks. This species was erected based on both complete forewings and hind wings (Wang & Ren, 2007 a). After re-examining part and counterpart of the holotype, we have reconstructed the hind wing of Q. fangi (Fig. 3). Sc and R are similar to those of Q. eumorphus: Sc parallel with R at base, fused with R at point of origin of Rs, then confluent with R 1 + 2 for short interval, then extended to costal margin at indentation.Published as part of Wang, Ying, Wang, Lin & Ren, Dong, 2008, Revision of genera Quadraticossus, Martynovocossus and Fletcheriana (Insecta, Hemiptera) from the Middle Jurassic of China with description of a new species, pp. 56-64 in Zootaxa 1855 on page 59, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18352
Similinannotanyderus Dong, Shih & Ren 2015
No full text3.386 Genus Similinannotanyderus Dong, Shih & Ren, 2015 Similinannotanyderus Dong, Shih & Ren, 2015: 261. Type species: Similinannotanyderus lii Dong, Shih & Ren, 2015.Published as part of Guo, Mingxia, Xing, Lida, Wang, Bo, Zhang, Weiwei, Wang, Shuo, Shi, Aimin & Bai, Ming, 2017, A catalogue of Burmite inclusions, pp. 249-379 in Zoological Systematics 42 (3) on page 335, DOI: 10.11865/zs.201715, http://zenodo.org/record/536031
Akanthomyces zaquensis Y. H. Wang, W. J. Wang, Ke Wang, C. H. Dong, J. R. Hao, P. M. Kirk & Y. J. Yao, sp. nov.
No full textAkanthomyces zaquensis Y.H. Wang, W.J. Wang, Ke Wang, C.H. Dong, J.R. Hao, P.M. Kirk & Y.J. Yao, sp. nov. (Figs. 2–4) Fungal Names registration: FN570746. Etymology:— zaquensis, referring to the collecting site near the Za Qu River. Colonies on PDA were rapidly growing, attaining a diameter of 25–28 mm and 30–34 mm within 10 days at 20 and 25 ºC, respectively, round, flat, white. Reverse primrose to pale yellow. Colonies on MEA and PCA attained a diameter of 23–28 mm and 28–31 mm within 10 days at 20 and 25ºC, respectively, round, flat, white. Reverse pale yellow (FIGURE 2). The vegetative hyphae on PDA medium were delicate, hyaline, smooth-walled, 0.4–2.0 μm wide. Phialides occurring directly on the aerial hyphae; simple, 8.0–40.0 µm long, rarely over 100 µm, 0.6–1.2 µm at the base, tapering to about 0.4 µm at the tips. The conidia produced on the three media were one-celled, smooth-walled, hyaline; (1.5–)3.0–6.0(–7.0) × 0.5–1.2(–1.5) µm; adhering in heads at the apex of the phialides, long-ellipsoidal to almost cylindrical (FIGURE 3). The optimum temperature for growth was 5–37 ºC on three media (17–34 mm diameter in 10 d at 15–30 ºC), little growth (usually less than 10 mm diameter) at ≤10 ºC, no growth at ≥ 33 ºC (FIGURE 4). Notes: Akanthomyces zaquensis was isolated from O. sinensis. The species differed from A. lecanii by having bigger conidia. Furthermore, A. zaquensis produced single and lanceolate or narrowly lageniform phialides directly from the aerial hypha. Sexual state:—Unknown. Holotype:— CHINA. Qinghai Province: Yushu Prefecture, Zadoi County, Sulu Country, Duoxiao Village beside the Za Qu River, isolated from both the stroma and the sclerotium of O. sinensis on the ground, 20 May 2002, J.J. Li (holotype HMAS 246915, ex-holotype living culture CGMCC 19934). Other material examined:— CHINA. Qinghai Province: Yushu Prefecture, Zadoi County, Sulu Country, Duoxiao Village beside the Za Qu River, from both the stroma and the sclerotium of O. sinensis on the ground, 20 May 2002, J.J. Li (isotype HMAS 246914, isotype HMAS 246916, isotype HMAS 246917).Published as part of Wang, Yong-Hui, Wang, Wen-Jing, Wang, Ke, Dong, Cai-Hong, Hao, Ji-Rong, Kirk, Paul M. & Yao, Yi-Jian, 2023, Akanthomyces zaquensis (Cordycipitaceae, Hypocreales), a new species isolated from both the stroma and the sclerotium of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Qinghai, China, pp. 198-208 in Phytotaxa 579 (3) on pages 203-204, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.579.3.5, http://zenodo.org/record/755039
Lichenipolystoechotes Fang, Zheng & Wang 2020
No full textGenus Lichenipolystoechotes Fang, Zheng & Wang, 2020 Type species. Lichenipolystoechotes angustimaculatus Fang, Zheng & Wang, 2020 Other included species. Lichenipolystoechotes ramimaculatus Fang, Ma & Wang, 2020Published as part of Xu, Yifan, Zheng, Bingyu, Fang, Hui, Shih, Chungkun, Ren, Dong & Wang, Yongjie, 2021, New fossil giant lacewings from the Middle Jurassic Jiulongshan Formation of China (Neuroptera, Ithonidae), pp. 259-266 in Zootaxa 5067 (2) on page 262, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5067.2.7, http://zenodo.org/record/567797
Dong Qichang, Calligraphy in Running Script
No full textDecorated fan, ink on paperDimensions: 19.7 x 60 cm; mounting 33 x 62.6 cmCalligraphy: 晨飛積雪，途間失地。萬里山門，撥煙霞而進影。百重寒暑，躡霜雨而前踪。誠重勞輕，求深願達。火宅之光焰，共拔迷途。朗愛水之昏波，同臻彼岸。Inscription: 其昌為增琪兄臨
Translation: Qichang copied (this piece) for Zengqi.Seal: 伊武心賞 Yiwu xinshang (Treasured by Yiwu); 翫涼珍賞 Wanliang zhenshang (Treasured and appreciated by Wanliang)Dong Qichang (1555-1636, alternate name 玄宰 Xuanzai, 思翁 Siweng), was a Chinese painter, calligrapher, connoisseur, art theoretician, collector and high official of the late Ming Dynasty. When Dong Qichang first began to study calligraphy, he emulated rubbings from the Tang period (618-907) as well as the calligraphy of Yan Zhenqing (709-785) and Yushinan (558-638). Soon after realizing the superior merits of earlier calligraphers, he turned to the works of Zhong You (151-230) and Wang Xizhi (303-361).
Dong Qichang is famous for his theory of Chinese painting. He divided the artists of the past into two lineages: the Northern school and the Southern school.The Northern school had its beginning in the blue-and green style with dependence on years of training, and included artist Li Sixun (651-716). The Southern school emphasized intuitive understanding and inborn talent, beginning with Wang Wei and being developed by Dong Yuan and the Four Yuan Masters. Dong Qichang's ideas on art have influenced Chinese painting profoundly.
The calligraphy on the decorated fan is executed in running script. The entire piece presents a fluidity of brushwork. The artist chose to write six characters in a line and then changed it to two characters in a line. Although this writing composition does not follow the punctuation, it creates a balance and rhythm that adapts to the fan shape. The text in this work is selected phrases from "Datang Sanzang Shengjiao xu" 大唐三藏聖教序. The "Datang Sanzang Shengjiao xu" is a preface of the Heart Sutra. The Heart Sutra was translated by Xuanzang (玄奘, ca. 602-664) from Sanskrit to Chinese. The preface was composed by the Tang Emperor Taizong (598-649) in honor of Xuanzang's achievement in studying and teaching Buddhism. The Tang calligrapher, Chu Suiliang (褚遂良, 597-658), wrote the Emperor's text and it was then transcribed to a stele. Because of the widespread admiration for the earlier calligrapher Wang Xizhi during the Taizong reign, the monk Huairen 懷仁 (active late 7th century) collected characters from Wang Xizhi's writings over a period of two decades and pieced them together. As a result, a stele of Taizong's preface with Wang Xizhi's writing was created. It was often studied by later scholars. Since Dong Qichang spent great effort in studying Wang Xizhi's work, this piece may well be modeled after the version in Wang Xizhi's hand
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