Zhang Youqing's Simple Collection of 50 Examples of Couplet Masterpieces

Author: Zhang Youqing
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This series of books has the following characteristics:
1. Appreciation: The main content of the series is a selection of exquisite maxims, poems, and other literary works, supplemented by excellent creations by renowned calligraphers in their respective styles, along with brief annotations by the authors. This allows learners to appreciate the beauty of the literary phrases while also enjoying the charm of calligraphy through the comments of the calligraphers.
2. Knowledge: The series covers a wide range of knowledge related to calligraphy creation, with concise explanations and introductions provided by the authors.
3. Practicality: Books on calligraphy creation are not only scarce but are mostly published individually, with relatively thin content and lacking a systematic structure, failing to meet the broader needs of learners. This series, however, strengthens this aspect in both its overall planning and writing style, enhancing its practicality. The "Gathering of Excellence" appended at the end serves as a collection of themes for learners to use in their creations. The series includes "Maxims," "Poems," and "Couplets," each written in six calligraphic styles—Seal Script, Clerical Script, Wei Stele Script, Tang Regular Script, Running Script, and Cursive Script—comprising three sets of 20 volumes in total. Each volume contains 50 selected maxims, poems, and couplets from history, allowing learners to choose based on their preferences and the calligraphic style they practice.