Tang Jiali (simplified Chinese: 汤加丽; traditional Chinese: 湯加麗; pinyin: Tāng Jiālì; born July 13, 1976, in Hefei, Anhui), dancer, nude art model, actress and singer in Chinese mainland. She graduated from the Classical Dance Department of the Beijing Dance Academy and worked as a dancer and instructor with a national-level song and dance troupe.[1]
Tang Jiali | |
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| Born | July 13, 1976 |
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| Spouse | Shen Dong
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In 2002, she published an art nude photography book titled "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography"(汤加丽人体艺术写真 ) by People's Fine Arts Publishing House, with photography by Zhang Xulong. In 2003, she released another art nude photography book titled "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography," followed by "Tang Jiali Portraits"(汤加丽人体艺术摄影) by Shi Song in 2004. In 2005, she published a biography titled "Tang Jiali's Portrait Diary,"(汤加丽写真日记) which described her journey and experiences as an art nude model. In 2006, she released an art documentary titled "Dancer Jiali."(舞者·加丽）
In these works, Tang Jiali often appeared in full frontal nudity,[2] which sparked controversy in mainland China's society at the time.[3][4] Starting from the publication of her second book, "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography," in 2004, her photos gained significant attention and became highly searched in search engine Baidu.[5]
Nude Art Photography
editTang Jiali Art Nude Photography (汤加丽人体艺术写真)
editIn September 2002, Tang Jiali published her first photography collection, "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography,"[6][7] with the aim of preserving her beauty of youth. Although it gained significant attention, it also faced criticism and backlash, leading to pressure and debates over whether her work was considered art or pornography.[8][3] As a result of her work, Tang Jiali lost her job with the Eastern Song and Dance Troupe, and her job opportunities were restricted.[9][10] She mentioned that her father initially opposed her nude modeling but later came to understand and forgive her.[11]
Legal Disputes
editBefore the publication of her book, Tang Jiali claimed that she designed 90% of the poses in her first photography collection.[12] However, after the book was published, she stated that she was forced into the process. The photographer, Zhang Xulong, contradicted her claims, stating that he was responsible for the creative design of the poses and that Tang Jiali voluntarily signed a contract for the photoshoot.[13] This dispute led to legal issues between Zhang Xulong and People's Fine Arts Publishing House. Eventually, the publishing house was ordered to publicly apologize to Zhang Xulong and stop using Tang Jiali's name as the author in reprints.[14] Some photos in the book were edited by Tang Jiali without Zhang Xulong's authorization, leading to a copyright dispute between her and Zhang Xulong, resulting in Tang Jiali being ordered to compensate Zhang Xulong and apologize.[15]
Reception
editPhotographer Zhang Xulong expressed confusion over the criticism of "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography." He believed it was a legitimate art nude work, emphasizing the importance of a proper appreciation attitude. The book's editor, Guan Hong, considered that Tang Jiali's choices in attire and black-and-white photography demonstrated innovative and avant-garde ideas. Some reviewers found Tang Jiali's photos to exude an Eastern charm, characterized by elegance, naturalness, and a calm expression. Although her work explored female beauty and sensuality, it prioritized a natural, gentle, and aesthetic portrayal, avoiding overtly sexual associations.[16]
"Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography(汤加丽人体艺术摄影)"
editMotivation of Publication
editAfter the controversy surrounding her first photography collection, and with the consolation and guidance of People's Fine Arts Publishing House leadership, Tang Jiali voluntarily created a second art nude collection titled "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography" to prove that her art was not pornography but genuine art.[10]
Style Transformation
editThe photographer for "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography" was Shi Song, a female editor at People's Fine Arts Publishing House. Tang Jiali explained that compared to the dynamic, body language-focused, and tension-oriented style of her first collection by male photographer Zhang Xulong, "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography" by female photographer Shi Song better portrayed her tender, feminine, and life style, without hesitation in using bolder poses in this collection, due to female photographer didn't have to avoid portraying her sexual side.[9] Some viewers questioned whether the second collection was more pornographic, but Tang Jiali defended it as being livelier, more uplifting, and vibrant, rather than more pornographic.[17]
Critics over its Professionalism
editPhotographer Zhang Xulong, responsible for "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography," argued that Shi Song was not a professional photographer and that the photos in "Tang Jiali Art Nude Photography" had been digitally processed, losing their creative photographic essence.[18]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 汤, 加丽 (2002). 汤加丽人体艺术写真. 北京: 人民美术. p. 5. ISBN 7-102-02623-4.
- ^ 汤, 加丽 (2003). 汤加丽人体艺术摄影. 北京: 人民美术. pp. 7;13;17;25-26;30-41;43-49;51;56-57;66-67;70-71;74-75;77-78;83;87-88;92;94-95;97-98;103-112;122. ISBN 7-102-02623-4.
- ^ a b "汤加丽：我沉默了太久有话要说_时尚_凤凰网". fashion.ifeng.com. Archived from the original on 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ "Beijing Today (May 19, 2006) by Beijing Today (《今日北京》英文周报) - Issuu". issuu.com. 2014-01-24. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "今日美女排行榜". 2009-03-01. Archived from the original on 2009-03-01.
截至2009年3月1日：汤加丽的历史总搜索量：244,476,975；Top50上榜天数：2453；日平均数：122,117
- ^ 张爱敬 (2002-12-26). "特别制作：汤加丽和她的人体写真艺术". 人民网. Archived from the original on 2005-09-06.
- ^ "组图：不畏惧不退缩 汤加丽签售"全裸写真"". 2002-12-28.
- ^ "曾被骂不知廉耻 汤加丽自信还会再出裸体写真-搜狐娱乐频道". yule.sohu.com. Archived from the original on 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ a b "汤加丽：引爆身体"原子弹"_新闻中心_新浪网". news.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ a b "汤加丽：对自己负责 写真是我的闪光点(组图)_影音娱乐_新浪网". ent.sina.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ "加丽：拍人体艺术图片终获得父亲的谅解". 2012-03-12. Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ 羊城晚报 (2002-08-23). "敢为天下先全裸拍写真 汤加丽:我已做好最坏打算".
- ^ "汤加丽之裸出于被迫？摄影师披露个中曲折-搜狐娱乐". yule.sohu.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "汤加丽人体艺术写真著作权案一审判定出版社侵权". www.chinanews.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "汤加丽因写真作品侵权被判公开道歉-中国法院网". www.chinacourt.org. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ "评论：汤加丽艺术写真为何招来骂声一片(图)". ent.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ "卓越网名人在线访谈：汤加丽："拍写真集差点把我毁灭！"". 卓越网. 2004-04-15. Archived from the original on 2006-04-06.
- ^ "汤加丽"裸炒"是输是赢_新闻中心_新浪网". news.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
External links
edit- Court Rules Against Famed Nude Model
- Website (in Chinese and partially English)
- People's Daily (people.com.cn) (in Chinese)