Talk on Chair Design and Craftsmanship – In association with the exhibition “The Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Chairs for Viewing the World through Time”

The Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Chairs for Viewing the World through Time

Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Thematic Galleries 1 & 2  (7 June 2014 – 15 September 2014)

Talk on Chair Design and Craftsmanship

Among the many members of the furniture family, chairs have long played an indispensable role in the human world. The speaker will share with the audience some interesting ideas on designs, materials and techniques used in the making of both ancient Chinese chairs and modern furniture, and explain the close relationship between chairs and our lives through captivating stories.
Date: 30 August 2014 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue: Seminar Room, G/F

Mr. Lee suggested how we appreciate about art of chair

Mr. Lee explained about the cultural context of classic chinese chair

Construction and essence of tenon and mortise of Chinese funiture

Speaker: Mr Brian Lee (Assistant Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)