In the afternoon of April 2, Gerard Charlin, a French contemporary artist and Professor of French National Institute of Advanced Art and Design, gave a wonderful lecture with the theme of Painting and Architecture to the students from Department of Environmental Design of School of Art and Design. Wu Qiang, Director of Department of Environmental Design, presided over the lecture, and Peng Cainian, Dean of School of Art and Design, Chu Yanjie, Associate Dean of School of Art and Design and some of teachers participated in the lecture.

Dean Peng Cainian presented Professor Charlin with Letter of Appointment

Before the lecture was given, Peng Cainian, Dean of School of Art and Design, presented Professor Charlin with letter of appointment, and appointed Professor Charlin as Visiting Professor of Department of Environmental Design.

Listen carefully to the lecture given by Professor Charlin

Professor Charlin believed that, the design philosophy of “The greatest truths are the simplest” should be observed in design; when seeking for creative inspirations, try to avoid over-dependence on software or machine as they would constrain people’s thinking and stay true to your heart; there is synaesthesia in architectural design, and every little thing in everyday life can become the inspiration of creation. 

When the lecture is finished, Professor Charlin has made in-depth discussion with teachers and students on masters such as Le Corbusier etc. and their creation of works. Students said that they benefited tremendously from the lecture and they gained better understanding of Art and Design, and they hoped that they would have opportunities to attend more lectures on multi-disciplinary design. 

Drafted by: Wang Shanshan

Photographed by: Pan Jianfeng

Reviewed by: Chu Yanjie

                                                                 Edited by: Wu Guojun