Lectures titled Word and Sign in Traditional Chinese Culture are aimed at helping a European observer make sense of traditional Chinese culture. A connection between said and painted, text and calligraphy, Chinese vantage laws, traditional motifs as well as typical painting methods are all among topics covered by one Russia’s leading experts on Chinese history and culture Alexander Storozhuk.

Understanding basic elements of Chinese philosophy will help the audience perceive the works of Cui Ruzhuo that are based on traditional Chinese visual ideas of void, rhythm, balance of parts and the Qi force.