The Artistic Life of a Great Science Master XII

Upon entering the main gate of the Tsung-Dao Lee Library at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a massive Chinese character for "Ge" is carved on the wall directly above the staircase. The character, engraved in bold strokes against a plain background overlaid with patterns of dots and lines symbolizing immense computing power, draws the gaze of passersby. This artwork, personally designed by Tsung-Dao Lee, marked his first attempt at creating a fusion of science and art.

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The Artistic Life of a Great Science Master Ⅺ

Tsung-Dao Lee, born in the Year of the Bingyin Tiger (1926), developed a deep fascination with art through his early exposure to music and painting. This foundation later evolved into a unique expression of the fusion between science and art.

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The Artistic Life of a Great Science Master X

At the entrance of Tsinghua Science Park stands a distinctive sculpture: two bulls arch their backs and lock horns, their taut muscles resembling drawn bowstrings, capturing the imagery of high-energy heavy-ion collisions and the creation of new states with a powerful visual impact. This sculpture also symbolizes the intense collision of science and art, and the moment of inspired brilliance. It was a birthday gift presented to Dr. Tsung-Dao Lee on his 80th birthday, silently recounting the story of mutual appreciation between a great scientist and a pair of artist spouses.

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The Artistic Life of a Great Science Master Ⅸ

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The Artistic Life of a Great Science Master VIII

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