In the 20th century in French sinology, the name of Marcel Granet was like thunder. He was not only an outstanding scholar, but also an outstanding representative of French Sinology. Gülenyan's in-depth research and unique insights into Chinese culture have opened a unique window for the world to understand China.
Glenyan was born on February 29, 1884, in the department of Drome in southeastern France. Interested in Oriental culture from an early age, Glenyan began his journey of Sinology under the guidance of Emmanuel Edward Shawan. Sha Wan was a famous sinologist in the 19th century, and his teachings and guidance laid a solid foundation for Gülenyan's academic career.
Gülen Yan's research covers a wide range of social and cultural rituals in ancient China. He used sociological theories and analytical methods to conduct an in-depth analysis of ancient Chinese society. In Gülenyan's writing, the ancient Chinese social system, morality and ethics have been vividly presented.
In addition, Gülenyan also has unique insights in the fields of ancient dances and legends, marriage customs, etc. His book Ancient Chinese Dance and Legends treats dance as a social phenomenon and reveals the importance of dance in ancient China. In The Scope of Marriage in Ancient China, he reveals the mysteries of the family and social structure in ancient China through an in-depth study of the marriage system.
Gülenyan's academic achievements have been widely recognized. His works have been translated into many languages and have become important references for Sinology studies around the world. In 1920 and 1926, he was awarded the Julian Prize, an honor in recognition of his outstanding academic contributions.
In addition to his academic achievements, Gülenyan has also trained a number of outstanding sinologists for France and the world. His students included renowned sinologists Jacques Casanova and André Paul. They inherited the academic tradition of Gülen and contributed to the further development of Sinology in France.
Gülen Yan is an outstanding representative of French sinology in the 20th century. With his unique perspective and in-depth research, he has opened a unique window for the world to understand China. His life story and outstanding contributions will forever be remembered in the annals of Sinology, inspiring generations of scholars to continue to explore the mysteries of Chinese culture.