臺北于右任銅像, Bronze statue in Taipei, Taiwan.
Description
The Yu Youren statue is a 2.5 meter tall bronze sculpture created by artist Chen Yifan, depicting an influential scholar in Taiwan's cultural history. The work stands in a public setting and represents the type of portraiture commonly used across the island to commemorate important thinkers and educators.
History
Erected in 1966, the statue honors a scholar who shaped Taiwan through his contributions to education and literary work. This figure is remembered as someone who bridged traditional Chinese thought with the island's modern institutional development.
Culture
The statue honors a scholar whose calligraphy and literary work left a lasting mark on Taiwan's cultural landscape. Visitors can see how public monuments here reflect the island's deep connection to traditional Chinese artistic practices.
Practical
The statue can be visited freely as it stands in a public location with no admission required, allowing you to view it at any time of day. The bronze surface is best appreciated in daytime hours when light brings out the details and patina of the sculpture.
Did you know?
The sculpture was created by a respected artist and is among several monuments across the city that celebrate key cultural figures from different periods. The bronze undergoes regular maintenance to ensure the quality of the cast is preserved for future generations.
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