How did our image of China come about? Dr Karl-Heinz Pohl takes you on a fascinating journey through time – from Marco Polo and the 18th-century fascination with China right up to today’s perceptions and misconceptions.
Dr Karl-Heinz Pohl from the University of Trier takes you on a fascinating journey through time, exploring the history of Western perceptions of China. From Marco Polo’s early accounts, through the great enthusiasm for China in the 18th century, to contemporary perceptions and interpretations of China, the lecture demonstrates how our view of the Middle Kingdom has changed over the centuries.
It becomes clear that our perception of China is always shaped by the era in question, by cultural encounters and by our own preconceptions. The lecture invites you to question familiar images, to take a fresh look at historical contexts and to reflect on how we think about China today. (Source: Confucius Institute Düsseldorf)
