Nicole Vandier-Nicolas (24 July 1906 – 1 March 1987), also known as Nicole Nicolas, was a French sinologist, professor and philosopher.[1] She was specialized in Chinese art and Buddhism.[2] She was the “first to suggest the connection between the verse written on the one side of the scroll and the pictures on the other side.”[3][4]
Nicole Vandier-Nicolas was born as Alberte Émilie Marie Nicole Zoé Vandier on 24 July 1906 in Paris, France. She was a professor of Chinese civilization at the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations. She also taught the subject of Chinese art at the École du Louvre. She translated a number of literary works from ChinesetoFrench.[5]
She died on 1 March 1987 in Marcilly-d'Azergues, France.