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ABOUT THE EVENT: Pictures of cities appear early on in works of art across Eurasia, but paintings that take the city as their primary subject appear late in history. Sometimes these pictures showcase local products, or thriving commerce more generally. With the emergence of tourism as a practice, cityscapes might advertise a city’s attractions or the grandeur of its elite class reflected in architecture. More rarely cityscapes can stand in for society as a whole. This type of cityscape became the norm in China, but appears in Europe as well. This lecture will survey cityscapes from Song, Ming, and Qing China, with some engaging side trips to Europe.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Martin Powers is Professor in the School of Arts at Peking University and Professor Emeritus in History of Art at the University of Michigan. Recipient of numerous awards, including an NEH award and a fellowship at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts in D.C., in 2009 he was a Fellow in the School of Historical Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His first two books, published by Yale University Press and Harvard University Press East Asian Series respectively, each won the Levenson Prize for Best Book in pre-1900 Chinese Studies (1993 and 2006). His most recent monograph, “China and England: the preindustrial struggle for justice in word and image”, Routledge, 2019, has appeared in Chinese translation, and in two volumes of essays. Together with Dr. Katherine Tsiang, he co-edited “Looking at Asian Art” and the “Blackwell Companion to Chinese Art”. His new manuscript is entitled “23 Lessons in Social Justice from East and West”.

ABOUT THE VENUE: Chongli Residence is one of China's largest highest graded and preserved courtyards, at over 10,000m2. Built in the reign of Guangxu, it is a National Key Cultural Relic, open only to residents and their guests. Nancy Yang is our host for this event and will give an introduction to the history of the Chongli Residence.

Tired of the usual classroom? Try some fun cultural classes! From Peking Opera mask making and tea ceremony to dumpling making and a Chinese language party, we'll take you on a journey through authentic Chinese culture, help you make new friends, and unlock new skills.

Event Schedule:
1. November 14, 2025: Tea Culture
2. November 28, 2025: Peking Opera Mask Making
3. December 11, 2025: Chinese Language Party
4. December 19, 2025: Dumpling Making

Location: Room 501, Huaqing Business Building, Chengfu Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Parents of 0-6 year olds, check out Jazzy Preschool's Open Day! Visit the campus and discover their trilingual education program in English, French, and Chinese. Meet the dedicated teachers, enjoy a class demo, and learn about their unique approach to early childhood education. Scan the QR code now to secure your spot for this informative Saturday morning.

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Unlock the future of education! YCIS Beijing's Open Day (开放日) is your chance to explore their ECE (幼教), Primary (小学), and Secondary (中学) programs, including IGCSE, IBDP, and HKDSE curricula. Meet the educators and see how YCIS fosters global citizens. Scan the QR code to register now (即刻报名)!

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Explore the future of community with this workshop and lecture series, 'Liquid Dependencies,' questioning the look of a decentralised caring society. Featuring artist Yin Aiwen and curator Li Jia, the series is supported by EUNIC and the Embassy of the Netherlands. The first event is a lecture at the Danish Cultural Centre in Beijing. (系列工作坊与讲座 浮萍泛海：去中心化的关怀社会长什么样?)

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HD Beijing School in Chaoyang District is hosting its first session for the Primary School Principals' Salon and Student Assessment. This event focuses on cultivating globally-fluent Chinese students who lead, innovate, and impact. Scan the QR code for 1V1 campus tours and registration. (小学部首场 校长沙龙 & 学生评估)

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The HD Beijing School (Chaoyang District) is hosting an Open Day for its Middle School program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a chance to explore the campus and learn about their educational approach. Please scan the QR code on the poster to register for the event. (北京赫德学校开放日)

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Parents looking for early childhood education for their kids (1-5 years old) should check out the IVY Academy Open House! This 'Parents and Students Deeply Experience' (家长和学生深度体验) event includes parent-child activities (亲子活动), a curriculum introduction (课程介绍), and a campus tour (校园参观). The school offers 100% Native English Speaking Teachers and enrollment pathways to Daystar Academy (直升集团旗下启明星学校). Free registration is required.

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Join the Vegans of Beijing for a family-friendly baking class on November 2nd. This hands-on session will teach you and your little one how to make delicious vegan pies, including savory Kale, Pea, and Ricotta Pie, and sweet Chestnut, Pumpkin & Pecan Pie. It's a great opportunity for bonding and learning new culinary skills. The class is priced at RMB 200 per person. Scan the QR code to sign up!

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