Han Pao-teh | |
|---|---|
| 漢寶德 | |
.jpg) Han in 2006 | |
| Born | 19 August 1934 Shandong, China |
| Died | 20 November 2014(2014-11-20) (aged 80) |
| Education | National Cheng Kung University (BS) Harvard University (MArch) Princeton University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon Hsiao Han 蕭中行 (m.1965- died 1995) Nina Sun 孫寧瑜 (m.1999-2014) |
| Children | Karen Han 漢可凡 Joseph Han 漢述祖 |
| Awards | Education Culture Medal National Cultural Heritage Preservation Award National Award for the Arts in Architecture Executive Yuan National Cultural Award Medal |
Han Pao-teh (Chinese:漢寶德;pinyin:Hàn Bǎodé;Pe̍h-ōe-jī:Hàn Pó-tek; 19 August 1934 – 20 November 2014) was a Taiwanese architect, educator, scholar, writer, museum curator and calligrapher.
Han was born on August 19, 1934, inShandong, China.[1] His family fled theSecond Sino-Japanese War and, following the outbreak of theChinese Civil War, ultimately moved to Taiwan during theGreat Retreat in 1949. After migrating throughQingdao andZhoushan, they settled inZuoying,Kaohsiung, then moved toPenghu.[2]
Han was the eldest son of his family. After high school, he studied architecture atNational Cheng Kung University and graduated with aBachelor of Science (B.S.) in 1958.[3][4] As asenior undergraduate, he founded an architectural design magazine,Shutters (百葉窗), dedicated to traditional Taiwanese architecture and, after graduation, worked as ateaching assistant at Cheng Kung.[2] He then won a full scholarship to complete graduate studies in the United States atHarvard University, where he earned aMaster of Architecture (M.Arch.) from theHarvard Graduate School of Design in 1965. In 1967, he also earned aMaster of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in history and architecture fromPrinceton University.
Han was invited to return to Taiwan in 1967, and was appointed the Chair of the Department of Architecture atTunghai University inTaichung, where he introduced a new system of education during his 10-year tenure.[2] He was the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering atNational Chung Hsing University from 1977 to 1981. In the late 70's he was credited to be the pioneer in the movement for the preservation of historic buildings in Taiwan[1]. He personally researched and directed the restoration projects of many important historical landmarks, including Changhua Confucius Temple[2], Lukang Longshan Temple[3], and theLin Family Mansion inBanqiao.[5] Records and slides of his restoration projects including research and documentation are in the archives of the Department of Architecture atTunghai University. For his contribution in Taiwanese architecture and architectural education, he was awarded the 2006 National Award for the Arts in Architecture[4][5].
During 1981–1986, Han Pao-teh was appointed by theExecutive Yuan to lead the preparation and design ofNational Museum of Natural Science inTaichung. This is the first museum of its kind in Taiwan. He was appointed by the Ministry of Education to be its first director from 1986 to 1995. In 1994, he was awarded the Education-Culture Medal, highest honor from the Education Ministry of the Executive Yuan.
In 1993, Han Pao-teh was appointed by the Ministry of Education to design, build and establishTainan National University of the Arts (TNNUA). He served as the first president/chancellor of TNNUA 1996–2000, and elected program chair ofthe graduate school of Museum Studies in 1996.
After his retirement from TNNUA in 2000, Han Pao-teh was invited by the Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Foundation to be the first director and curator of theMuseum of World Religions.
During 1998–2001, he was also the director ofNational Culture and Arts FoundationArchived 2006-09-03 at theWayback Machine . A prolific author and columnist, he published over 40 books. Majority of his hand written drafts can be found in the archives of the TaiwanNational Central Library.
As an accomplished Chinese Calligrapher, he had multiple personal exhibitions in museums and galleries in Taiwan, including three solo exhibitions at theNational Museum of History in 2005, 2014 and 2024[6].
Han Pao-teh was appointed national policy advisor of President Chen Shui-bian 2000-2008, and presidential advisor, theGeheimrat to President Ma Ying-jeuo from 2008 until his death in 2014.
Han Pao-teh died in Taipei, Taiwan, on 20 November 2014. He was posthumously given the Executive YuanNational Cultural Award[7], the nation's highest honor for persons with great contribution to art and culture of Taiwan.[6]
Han is commemorated in the scientific name of a species of Vietnamese lizard,Takydromus hani.[7]
Han Pao-teh Memorial Museum[8] was commissioned by his family and designed by his studentKris Yao at theTainan National University of the Arts[9][10][11].
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