Classics of Chinese Stele and Manuscripts -- Mi Fu's Shusu scroll

Author: Shanghai Shuhua Publishing House
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Publication Date: 2000-12-01
Features: Mi Fu was born in the third year of the Huangyou reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1051) and died in the first year of the Daguan reign of Emperor Huizong (1107). He was 39 years younger than Cai Xiang, 14 years younger than Su Shi, and 6 years younger than Huang Tingjian. Mi Fu's style name was Yuanzhang, and his original name was Fu. His ancestral home was Taiyuan, Shanxi, and later he moved to Ziyang, Hubei, hence the nickname "Xiangyang Manshi." To the southeast of Xiangyang is Lumen Mountain, where Meng Haoran once lived in seclusion, so he also styled himself "Lumen Jushi." In middle age, he moved to Zhenjiang and built Haiyue An at Beigu Mountain, hence the title "Haiyue Wai Shi." Mi Fu reached the rank of Wailang in the Ministry of Rites, hence the nickname "Mi Nan Gong," and in his later years, he styled himself "Mi Laolao." This book is one of the series "Classics of Chinese Inscriptions and Calligraphy." It presents Mi Fu's Shusu Te to readers. The calligraphy in this work is evenly spaced, with round and elegant strokes, and a dignified and beautiful composition. This calligraphy book not only has extremely high artistic appreciation value and collection value but also allows calligraphy enthusiasts to experience an ideal realm of classical Chinese calligraphy, embodying gentleness that contains strength—soft on the outside but strong on the inside. Beginners can practice by imitating the stroke techniques, structures, and arrangements of each character. This calligraphy book is a rare treasure and can be considered the best model for beginners.