Calligraphy of "Thousand Characters" by Qi Gong in Cursive Script

Author: Qi Gong
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book uses the ancient Chinese primer A Thousand Characters as its content, written by the renowned calligrapher Qi Gong. Qi Gong was a celebrated historian, professor, and author, with extensive works in ancient literature, poetry, calligraphy theory, and educational theory. He was also a renowned calligrapher, painter, and expert in ancient painting and calligraphy appraisal. Among his achievements, what is most admired and acclaimed worldwide is his calligraphic art. Qi Gong's calligraphic works are predominantly in running script, with fewer in regular script and rare in cursive script. This Cursive Script A Thousand Characters was originally a long scroll written by Qi Gong in 1977. Observing this scroll of A Thousand Characters, one can see that Qi Gong deeply captured the essence of his predecessors' calligraphy in both stroke and structure. Qi Gong mastered the spirit of the calligraphers of the Yong Master and Shan Yin, letting his brush flow freely to express his inner emotions. Although writing a long scroll is challenging, and the master [worked intermittently], the entire piece is full of vigor and vitality, smooth and flowing, with the elegance of "dragon leaping and tiger lying." His brushwork is flexible and varied, fully reflecting his calligraphic style, which originates from the heart and is pure and natural. Today, Shanghai Fine Arts Publishing House has obtained permission from Qi Gong to publish this scroll, hoping to share this masterpiece with fellow calligraphers for appreciation.