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An Analysis of Exhibition Narratives in Literary Museums Dedicated to Ancient Chinese Female Writers : Focusing on the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall in Jinan

  • Journal of Chinese Language and Literature
  • 2026, (101), pp.93~117
  • DOI : 10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.93
  • Publisher : Chinese Literary Society Of Yeong Nam
  • Research Area : Humanities > Chinese Language and Literature
  • Received : March 20, 2026
  • Accepted : April 13, 2026
  • Published : April 30, 2026

yunhyeji 1

1동국대학교

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ABSTRACT

This paper analyzes how the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall in Jinan reconstructs her literary identity and image through its exhibition narrative, with particular attention to exhibition composition and spatial arrangement. and related artifacts. In addition, through Song-dynasty–style architecture and landscaped plantings, such as osmanthus, Chinese begonia, pear blossoms, plum blossoms, and Chinese parasol trees, all of which Li Qingzhao was known to have favored during her lifetime—the memorial spatially embodies the poet’s life experiences and emotional sensibilities. The exhibition narrative constructs Li Qingzhao from three interrelated perspectives: as an outstanding ci poet of her age, as an idealized female figure representing Chinese cultural values, and as a writer who retained a deep sense of nostalgia for her hometown, Jinan. The exhibition is composed of both indoor galleries and outdoor exhibition spaces. Indoors, the displays focus on critical evaluations of the poet, the development of her life, and related books and artifacts; outdoors, her literary world is further expanded through stone carvings of ci poetry, poetry-and-painting compositions(詩畫), pavilions, and landscaped elements. However, the exhibition reveals certain limitations in systematically interpreting and conveying Li Qingzhao’s literary achievements and the literary significance of her works. Based on this analysis, the paper calls for the necessity of strengthening exhibition narratives that support literary context and interpretation in museums dedicated to literary figures.

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