How to Copy the Liquanming Inscription by Ouyang Xun

Author: Yue Quan
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Publication Date: 1996-03-01
Features: The "Nine Palace Liquor Spring Inscription" by Ouyang Xun is hailed as the " masterpiece of the Tang Dynasty." His regular script, whether in brushwork or structure, adheres to a highly rigorous and systematic approach, making it convenient for beginners. This calligraphy book is printed with clarity, providing beginners with a more intuitive and accessible learning path. The "Liquor Spring Inscription" is powerful, sharp, and crisp, yet its spiritual essence is rich and full—unparalleled by other carvings. Numerous Song Dynasty rubbings have been passed down, with the Ming Dynasty Princess Li Qi's collection of the Northern Song Dynasty rubbing being the best, now housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing. The "Nine Palace Liquor Spring Inscription" has long been regarded as the ideal model for practicing regular script, a must-learn piece. Its brushwork combines both round and square strokes, with every dot, stroke, hook, and slash executed with precision. The structure is elegant and graceful, embedding danger and severity within stability, with strict adherence to rules. When practicing this piece, it is advisable to first grasp its structure and brushwork.