Song Gaozong's calligraphy works, including three ink traces of "Thousand Characters Classic" and others.

Author: Song Gaozong
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book includes three calligraphic works by Song Gaozong:
1. "Thousand Characters," in running script, totaling twenty-two scrolls, each measuring 28 cm in height and 13.7 cm in width;
2. "Imperial Edict to Yue Fei," in semi-cursive script, consisting of eleven lines with varying word counts, totaling ninety-nine characters plus one seal impression, on paper, measuring 26.7 cm in height and 61.5 cm in width;
3. "Seven-character Regulated Verse," in running script, with eight lines of varying word counts, on paper, measuring 27.1 cm in height and 48.7 cm in width.
Gaozong initially favored the style of Huang Tingjian, later adopting Mi Fu, but eventually abandoned both in favor of the calligraphy of Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi. During his nineteen-year reign, periods of war were frequent, yet he was able to personally engage in calligraphy, diligently seeking renowned calligraphic works and paintings. He once stated that studying calligraphy must take the styles of Zhong Yao and Wang Xizhi as the foundation, allowing for variations and ultimately forming one's own distinct style. Observing these calligraphic works reveals their adherence to strict artistic principles.