Wei Lia

Wei Lia is a Lecturer at Inalco (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales) specializing in Chinese Studies. Their research focuses on the intersection of Chinese epigraphy, calligraphy, sigillography, and archaeology of exchanges between the Han and Tang periods, particularly Buddhist and funerary art. They are affiliated with the research team IFRAE and have led the ANR Altergraphy project on medieval inscribed landscapes and their modern reception.

• Education: CHIA230C History of Art and Archaeology in China (Neolithic - Tang), CHIA230B History of Art and Technology in China (Tang - Qing)

Recent publications explore medieval stelae metamorphosis, frontier funerary practices, and three-dimensional representation in rubbings. Their work bridges traditional copying techniques with digital age challenges, examining how inscribed landscapes and calligraphic traditions are reinterpreted in contemporary contexts.

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