My art is too advanced.

Chapter 363 Striving to become a doctoral supervisor within two years! (Seeking monthly votes!!!)
Putting comics aside for now, he's planning to work on animation, and will definitely continue to cultivate his skills in the comics field, investing even more in it. Of course, this comics platform is just a stepping stone.

Actually, comics and anime are quite similar. However, once you invest in these, you'll inevitably have more ideas, such as making movies or creating animations.

In short, Zhou Yue didn't think too much about it. For the time being, he would focus his energy on the comics, finish them first, and then do other things.

Actually, comics are quite fun, but he doesn't have time to draw them now.

Otherwise, he felt that being a cartoonist was not bad, although it was similar to his work as a designer. They were both doing their best and were basically good freelance jobs.

A hundred schools of thought.

The first season has ended, and it ended very quickly. He only made six parts, including one foreign transport episode, and it's already finished. There will be a second season, but it may take a while because some other people have joined in between.

Now, the director has asked him to come and discuss the matter further.

"Teacher Zhou, could we start working on the next episode's content next week?"

He also knew Zhou's level of expertise and didn't need much preparation, so the time was quite tight.

He didn't give any prior notice because he felt it was unnecessary. After all, Teacher Zhou had all the knowledge in his head and didn't need to use notes when lecturing, nor did he need to think too much. So he just rashly passed on the message.

"sure."

"Then Professor Zhou just needs to report the research topic to me."

"it is good."

soon.

Zhou Yue submitted the title, and the directors looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Is Professor Zhou going to give a lecture on art history?"

The title is "The Relationship Between Western Art History and Architecture".

Of course, this art mainly refers to painting and some literature.

Art history is almost always consistent; they all follow a single line of thought. Artistic styles, literary styles, as well as dance and painting, all exhibit a natural sense of harmony within a certain period and a specific scope.

In other words, the styles of art are the same, so the relationship between painting and architecture is actually very close. In a certain period and a certain place in the history of Western art, there are some inevitable connections.

However, they were somewhat unsure about this topic.

Because this program mainly focuses on their own country's content, and even when some people talk about foreign things, it's mostly Western history. Directly discussing architecture or art might be a bit off-target. Although it previously created a ratings phenomenon, many people might find it hard to accept this style of art.

Because if you're talking about art, many people's aesthetic sense might not be at that level.

If we're talking about Eastern art, then some people might have some exposure to it, but if we're talking about Western art, then it's really starting from scratch, and art doesn't seem to be Professor Zhou's area of ​​expertise.

"Never mind, let Teacher Zhou explain!"

The director made a difficult decision that went against the traditions of his ancestors. In fact, he also felt that this might not work, since Western art can be described as having different artistic styles, different perspectives, and a large number of paintings.

However, one thing must be noted, or rather, it must be said upfront, is that Western names are not easy to remember. For example, the names of some of their authors, or the names of this style, are difficult to remember if there is not much repetition.

The director and other staff members were aware of this, but they still had confidence in Professor Zhou, which was enough to support them in making the decision to proceed with the project.

never mind.

So be it.

What else could it be?

Professor Zhou's previous course also covered the history of architecture, and this topic is basically the same, except that this time he is talking about Western art. Western art history is also a separate discipline, and with Professor Zhou's level of expertise, he must be able to handle it with ease!

The previous project achieved a stable 30% viewership rating, which is basically comparable to the current Spring Festival Gala. This means that Professor Zhou's level is capable of surpassing the project itself and can make the project very interesting and engaging. Otherwise, Professor Zhou probably wouldn't have submitted the project. So let him go!

In conclusion, although everyone was somewhat skeptical about the topic, they had a lot of confidence in Professor Zhou.

That's enough. Zhou Yue didn't intend for them to completely believe in him, since they had basically never listened to his lectures.

When he lectured on art history, the Huaguo Academy of Fine Arts was almost always packed.

This point hardly needs further explanation, because his knowledge is incredibly vast. He can trace the entire lineage of art history from a very small detail, from point to line to surface, which is actually quite simple. Moreover, he can also use a large number of wonderful stories to build up this.

soon.

As the second session of the "Hundred Schools Lectures" began, he once again came to the lectern.

"The topic we'll be discussing today is the relationship between Western art history and architecture. Let's start with architectural design."

As soon as these words were spoken, the director below looked troubled.

Is Teacher Zhou going to talk about professional knowledge now? Their platform doesn't really require professional knowledge; they just need people who can tell stories well!

They need to tell the story well, while roughly ensuring historical accuracy, although there will certainly be some of their own speculations and narrative descriptions.

In other words, history should be written as a story, and the most authentic history should be written in the most exciting way.

This isn't a platform for you to teach specialized courses. Even the senior professors from the history department wouldn't come here to teach specialized courses. If you talked about international affairs or economic situations, would the students listen? Absolutely not!

We, the audience, are just here to watch the excitement and listen to some basic professional knowledge; they're not here to take a class!

"Let's take a look at this picture first. This is a cathedral in Europe. I visited it once with several academicians from the Imperial Academy of Sciences. They gave the building a very high evaluation."

"Let's take a look at the basic structure of this church..."

"The image on this pillar depicts a European deity who holds a high position in their pantheon."

"As for why the images of gods are painted on the pillars, it symbolizes the harmonious coexistence of humans and gods."

"Next, let's look at the painting on the top of this church."

"It contains more than a thousand figures and took almost five years to complete."

"It was painted by one of the most famous painters, who was already famous in his youth and was then invited by the Pope to paint the frescoes on the top of this church."

"It may be called an invitation, but it might have some elements of coercion."

"However, because this person was very famous, the Pope had to pay him a high fee, so he painted very slowly, almost only painting a few figures each day before finishing, and charging a considerable fee for each figure."

"Moreover, to express their dissatisfaction with the Pope forcibly inviting them, we can see that none of these figures are dressed."

"The Pope felt it might be too unrefined, so he commissioned another painter to dress these people in trousers."

"This man was later known as the Underpants Painter."

"..."

Very interesting!

The director initially thought there was nothing interesting about art history, but after listening to Professor Zhou's explanation, he suddenly realized that art is wonderful, art is worth studying, and art history is essential!

They can explain complex things in a simple and easy-to-understand way, and make simple things interesting, even connecting these stories together. In this way, you can learn knowledge, understand Western history, and have fun all at the same time.

Eating while listening to this kind of lecture would definitely make the meal even more delicious.

It is possible to delve into the history of Western art from simple murals and to clearly explain the entire historical context of art.

This is God!
He has fully demonstrated the erudition that a teacher should possess.

This amazed them all.

This is amazing!
Professor Zhou's level of expertise is truly rare, and most professors tend to teach in a very academic manner. Lectures like Professor Zhou's, which cater to the tastes of young people, are truly uncommon.

He is also the youngest expert to appear on this show.

Yes, those who appear on this show are mostly experts.

Moreover, during their open selection process, they chose professors whose lectures were particularly interesting.

"I regret not meeting Teacher Zhou sooner. If we had met Teacher Zhou earlier, our show might have become a hit long ago!"

"Professor Zhou has hidden so many stories within his professional knowledge. It makes me want to study architecture. I think architecture must be very interesting, right?"

"This is what a good teacher is like: patiently guiding you and actively leading you in this direction, even smoothly passing on good knowledge."

"I heard that Professor Zhou has compiled several sets of textbooks. Sure enough, Professor Zhou doesn't need manuscripts or even a teleprompter. This makes me very convinced!"

"Maybe this is what makes a good teacher!"

Many staff members praised it.

It was obvious that they admired Teacher Zhou immensely.

No wonder he's a pro who can get the show to 30% viewership.

This has set a new standard for the show.

……

"How much is it now?"

"Thirty-three!" the technician excitedly reported.

The director became even more excited after hearing the number.

"Thirty-three? Doesn't that mean it surpasses the Spring Festival Gala?!"

What does it mean to surpass the Spring Festival Gala?
Despite the recent decline in the reputation of the Spring Festival Gala, it is still something that everyone watches. Basically, during the Spring Festival, even if you don't watch the programs on it, you will automatically tune your TV to that channel.

This is what the show is like now!

Between the first and second sessions, two professors gave lectures on philosophy and classical poetry, respectively.

However, the results were very poor, only reaching the standard level.

It was far below their expectations.

But after Teacher Zhou appeared on the show, the ratings immediately rebounded.

And there have been breakthroughs?

That's absolutely unbeatable!

"Teacher Zhou is truly a master writer; she knows how to tell a story in a more engaging way. I'm impressed!"

"Let's have Teacher Zhou become a regular on this show from now on. Teacher Zhou has a lot to say!"

Zhou Yue smiled slightly when he heard the news.

If he were to become a regular on the show, he would truly be able to treat it as his own platform.

He felt he could talk about literature, painting, music history, and so on very well.

Moreover, music is a very harmonious thing, and many of its elements resonate with the present day.

There are too many allusions to it.

If you ask him to tell a story, he'll definitely be able to do it very well; if you ask him to give a lecture, he'll do it well too. In short, he'll take any opportunity to spread knowledge, since the system has given him so much knowledge, and he'll definitely use it to benefit the world.

Even if it's not meant to benefit the whole world, it can at least attract more people to pay attention to this kind of art and this kind of knowledge.

That was his original intention.

Otherwise, there would be no need to take on this task.

So say it.

He is often quite willing to pass on his knowledge.

Although he is extremely busy every day, he will definitely go to teach any class that someone invites him to.

This is the most basic thing for a teacher.

Being able to teach a class well already puts you ahead of most people in this era.

He doesn't compare himself to others; he's determined to pass on all this knowledge, whether by writing textbooks, giving lectures, or recording courses. They're all pretty much the same—all aimed at promoting the subject or getting more people to love it.

It doesn't cost much to attend a class.

But money was no longer important to him; what mattered were his beliefs.

……

At this moment, Gao Yingjie is watching videos with great interest abroad.

"Professor Zhou is truly a polymath! He teaches art history so vividly. Hurry up and become a professor and doctoral supervisor. I'll go back to China to pursue my doctorate under your guidance."

"Academic qualifications are not important. Anyway, Professor Zhou is a professor at the China Academy of Art, which is relatively prestigious."

"I hope to become a doctoral supervisor after I finish my master's degree."

"I believe in you. Three years, oh no, two years. The application will start in the third year. It shouldn't be difficult for Professor Zhou to become a doctoral supervisor in two years, right?"

"If it were someone else, they might need to build up their seniority, but Professor Zhou, once you've reached that level of ability, you don't really need to do these things."

(End of this chapter)