Song Dynasty calligraphy

Author: Wang Lianqi
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: Song Dynasty calligraphy holds an important position in the history of Chinese calligraphy. It serves as a transitional phase from the calligraphy styles of the Wei, Jin, and Sui-Tang dynasties to the styles of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, with a distinct era style. The formation of this style is influenced by both the social and historical conditions of the time and the inevitable development of calligraphy itself. This volume selects one hundred pieces of calligraphy by renowned Song Dynasty calligraphers from the collection of the Palace Museum, showcasing the styles, artistic achievements, and developmental trends of numerous calligraphers from the Northern and Southern Song dynasties, as well as the fundamental changes in Song Dynasty calligraphy.