Liu Gongquan's regular script

Author: Wu Shenyuan
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Publish Date: 1999-05-01
Features: > Liu Gongquan was a renowned calligrapher of the late Tang Dynasty. His calligraphy is characterized by strong, sharp strokes, a combination of square and round forms, profound bone structure, and concise refinement. He was later praised with the phrase "Yan's sinews and Liu's bones." This book collects masterpieces of Liu Gongquan's regular script calligraphy and later imitations of his style, such as the "Xuan Mi Ta," "Ling Fei Jing," and "Shen Miao Ta." These works are all timeless classics of Liu's regular script. Through practicing his calligraphic works and explaining the key principles of strokes and composition, the author aims to help readers understand and master the artistic essence of Liu Gongquan's regular script calligraphy.