Han Pao-teh
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Han Pao-teh born in 1934, is a Taiwan
ese architect, educator and curator.
Han Pao-teh grew up in Shandong
, a rural province in China
and moved to Taiwan in 1952. In 1958, he graduated in architecture
from the Tainan Institute of Technology in Tainan City, Taiwan
, which is now known as the National Cheng Kung University
. He was awarded a scholarship to Harvard University
in the United States
for a master's degree in architecture in 1965 and then also gained an MA degree at Princeton University
in 1967.
He returned to Taiwan
in 1967, where he lectured as the head of the Department of Architecture at Tunghai University
based in Taichung
. He left Tunghai in 1977 to be Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at the National Chung Hsing University
.
During 1981–1986, Han Pao-teh was appointed by the Executive Yuan
to lead the preparation for the establishment of National Museum of Natural Science
, the first modern museum in Taiwan, where he was also appointed by the Ministry of Education the first Director from 1987 to 1995. In 1993, Han Pao-teh was also appointed to establish Tainan National University of the Arts
(TNNUA), where he was also selected to be the first president of TNNUA and the program chair of the graduate school of Museum Studies in 1996. Shortly after his retirement from TNNUA in 2000, Han Pao-teh was invited by the Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Foundation to be the first curator of the Museum of World Religions
. During 1998–2001, he was also the director of National Culture and Arts Foundation. Han Pao-teh has been appointed the Geheimrat
of presidential palace in Taiwan since 2001.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
ese architect, educator and curator.
Han Pao-teh grew up in Shandong
Shandong
' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese...
, a rural province in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and moved to Taiwan in 1952. In 1958, he graduated in architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
from the Tainan Institute of Technology in Tainan City, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, which is now known as the National Cheng Kung University
National Cheng Kung University
National Cheng Kung University is a national university in Tainan City, Taiwan. Its abbreviation is NCKU. In Chinese, its name is shortened to 成大...
. He was awarded a scholarship to Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for a master's degree in architecture in 1965 and then also gained an MA degree at Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
in 1967.
He returned to Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
in 1967, where he lectured as the head of the Department of Architecture at Tunghai University
Tunghai University
Tunghai University was founded by Methodist missionaries in 1955 as a comprehensive university. It is a top-ranked private school and a leading institution in Taiwan. Moreover, Tunghai University was founded as the first private university making it the second oldest university in Taiwan, which...
based in Taichung
Taichung
-Demographics:Taichung’s population was an estimated 1,040,725 in August 2006. There are slightly more females in the city than males.24.32% of residents are children, while 16.63% are young people, 52.68% are middle-age, and 6.73% are elderly....
. He left Tunghai in 1977 to be Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at the National Chung Hsing University
National Chung Hsing University
National Chung Hsing University is a university in Taichung, Republic of China . According to Ministry of Education rankings, it is the best university in central Taiwan.-History:...
.
During 1981–1986, Han Pao-teh was appointed by the Executive Yuan
Executive Yuan
The Executive Yuan is the executive branch of the government of the Republic of China , commonly known as "Taiwan".-Organization and structure:...
to lead the preparation for the establishment of National Museum of Natural Science
National Museum of Natural Science
The National Museum of Natural Science is a national museum in Taichung, Taiwan.-Overview:The museum covers and is a six-venue complex housing: the Space IMAX Theater, Science Center, Life Science Hall, Human Cultures Hall, Global Environment Hall, and Botanical Garden.The Research and Collection...
, the first modern museum in Taiwan, where he was also appointed by the Ministry of Education the first Director from 1987 to 1995. In 1993, Han Pao-teh was also appointed to establish Tainan National University of the Arts
Tainan National University of the Arts
Tainan National University of the Arts is an arts university in Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. The campus is set in countryside and beside the campus there is a reservoir...
(TNNUA), where he was also selected to be the first president of TNNUA and the program chair of the graduate school of Museum Studies in 1996. Shortly after his retirement from TNNUA in 2000, Han Pao-teh was invited by the Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Foundation to be the first curator of the Museum of World Religions
Museum of World Religions
The Museum of World Religions is a museum in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.The museum was founded by Venerable Hsin Tao , a Buddhist monk, and set up through the Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Foundation...
. During 1998–2001, he was also the director of National Culture and Arts Foundation. Han Pao-teh has been appointed the Geheimrat
Geheimrat
Geheimrat was the title of the highest advising officials at the Imperial, royal or principal courts of the Holy Roman Empire, who jointly formed the Geheimer Rat reporting to the ruler...
of presidential palace in Taiwan since 2001.
Works of architecture
Buildings designed by Han Pao-teh include:- Tiansiang Youth Activity Center (1978), Taroko Gorge, Hualien CountyHualien CountyHualien County is the largest county in Taiwan and is located on the mountainous eastern coast of Taiwan. It contains the island's largest port. It is the starting point of the Hualien-Taitung Line and the terminal point of North-Link Line of TRA...
- Cultural Center (1981), Changhua CountyChanghua CountyChanghua County is the smallest county in Taiwan located on the westside of Taiwan. It is officially governed as a county of the Republic of China .-Urban townships:# Beidou Township # Erlin Township...
- Institute of Ethnology (1985), Academia SinicaAcademia SinicaThe Academia Sinica , headquartered in the Nangang District of Taipei, is the national academy of Taiwan. It supports research activities in a wide variety of disciplines, ranging from mathematical and physical sciences, to life sciences, and to humanities and social sciences.Academia Sinica has...
- Tainan National University of the ArtsTainan National University of the ArtsTainan National University of the Arts is an arts university in Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. The campus is set in countryside and beside the campus there is a reservoir...
(1996)
Major publications
- Han Pao-Teh, Han Pao-Teh's Narrative about Cultures, Artouch, 2006. ISBN 9867519841.
- Han Pao-Teh, A Walk in European Architectures, Ecus Publishing House, 2005. ISBN 986-7454-35-6.
- Han Pao-Teh, The Memoir of Han Pao-Teh, Book Zoom, 2004. ISBN 957-621-909-4.
- Han Pao-Teh, Han Pao-Teh's Narrative about Aestheticism, Linkingbooks, 2004. ISBN 957-08-2703-3.
- Han Pao-Teh, Expatiating on Architecture, Hebei Education Press, 2003. ISBN 7543450348.
- Han Pao-Teh, Looking into Architecture, Artbook, 2002. ISBN 9867957407.
- Han Pao-Teh, Exhibition Planning: Theory and Practice, Archi, 2000. ISBN 9578440987.
- Han Pao-Teh, Recent Reflections on Architecture and Culture, National Museum of HistoryNational Museum of HistoryThe National Museum of History is located in the Nanhai Academy in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan and exhibits Chinese historical items...
, 1995. ISBN 9570059230. - Han Pao-Teh, The Story of Chinese Landscape Design: External Forms and Internal Visions, Art Media Resources, Ltd., 1992. ISBN 978-9575303563.
- Han Pao-Teh, Museum Management, Garden City Publishers, 1990. ISBN 957-8440-96-0.
- Han Pao-Teh, The Spiritual Dimensions of Architecture, Architecture Informations, 1971. ISBN 957-0454-31-8.
- Han Pao-Teh, Architecture, Society and Culture, Architecture Informations, 1971. ISBN 957-0454-11-3.
External links
- Kelly Her, A Postmodern Traditionalist, Taiwan ReviewTaiwan Reviewis a general-interest English-language monthly published by the Government Information Office of the Republic of China . Its purpose is to inform English readers around the world of what takes place in the island-nation.-History :...
, 11/1/2007.