Please join the King’s Language Centre for its Masterclass! 

Thursday 19 February 2026, 18:00-20:00. 

From painting and ceramics to architecture and garden design, the masterclass 'Imperial Arts of the Ming and Qing' offers an overview of imperial Chinese art during the Ming and Qing dynasties, accompanied by an exploration of relevant Chinese language vocabulary oriented around historical events, artistic production, and philosophical concepts. Journeying through the rise and fall of two dynasties, we will consider how material culture responded to the shifting conditions of society, politics, and religion. We will also consider the interactions between Chinese and European artistic traditions through the export market and the Chinoiserie movement.

The masterclass will be delivered in English. 

Masterclass convenor: Meitao Qu 

Please email language.tuition@kcl.ac.uk if you have any questions or access requirements.