ARCHITECT THOMAS JEFFERSON
AND HIS INFLUENCE IN CHINA
Thursday, September 24th
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. China Time
This is an online event
All alumni, parents, and friends are invited to join us as we learn more about the influence of Chinese architecture on Thomas Jefferson and his influence on architecture in China. We'll hear from three speakers involved with the publication of Presidential Architect: Thomas Jefferson, written by a group of UVA graduate students and edited by Yunsheng Huang, Associate Professor Emeritus, Architectural History, UVA's School of Architecture.
Speakers:
- Yunsheng Huang, Associate Professor Emeritus, Architectural History, UVA's School of Architecture
- Xiangnan Xiong (ARCH '10), Assistant Professor, School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Zhe Dong (ARCH '20)
Moderator:
- Andrew Johnston, Director, University of Virginia Program in Historic Preservation and Associate Professor, Architectural History, UVA's School of Architecture
The presentation will be in English, with Chinese translation. The Zoom link to join us will be sent via email before the event.
About the book:
The six authors of Thomas Jefferson: Presidential Architect are all alumni or faculty of the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson. In the seven chapters of the book, they present a collection of rich and multifarious themes about architect Thomas Jefferson, including his architectural education and thoughts, his vision of the capital planning of Washington DC, the academical neverland he conceived—University of Virginia, Monticello built to his desired ways of living, and the interactions between his work and the architecture in modern China. This book offers the first comprehensive examination of Jefferson’s architect career to a Chinese-speaking audience. Through a scrutiny of his architectural works, it highlights the extraordinary ideals and aspirations they embody. The book also includes valuable texts and drawings, many of which are published in China for the first time.
For more information on this event, please contact Meggie Chopade, Senior Associate Director, UVA Clubs, at meggie@virginia.edu.