Zhang Xu's Four Ancient Poem Scrolls

Author: Shanghai Fine Arts Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Chinese calligraphy is vast and profound. Since ancient times, many scholars and calligraphers have emphasized the art of characters and forms, leading to the development of various styles in Chinese calligraphy, such as the Liu style, Yan style, etc. There are also distinctions like small regular script, standard regular script, running script, and cursive script, among others. The categories are diverse. The "Authentic Works of Famous Calligraphers Through the Ages" series presents a series of works by calligraphy masters. Scholars value the brushwork in calligraphy, as the subtlety and elegance of brushwork cannot be expressed through stone carvings. Ancient masters used stone carvings to preserve their works, but once the chisel entered the stone, the meaning became distant from the original. With the advancement of printing technology, many original works of calligraphers have been reproduced and passed down. This series of books introduces the "Authentic Works of Famous Calligraphers Through the Ages" to, providing them with works for copying, appreciation, and collection. The "Four Ancient Poems" in this volume is said to be written by Zhang Xu. Zhang Xu was a famous calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, renowned for his cursive script. He was a heavy drinker and was one of the "Eight Immortal Drinkers" alongside Li Bai and He Zhizhang. His cursive script was celebrated for its bold, unrestrained spirit, dynamic brushwork, and free-spirited, romantic style. The "Four Ancient Poems" in this volume vividly showcases the stylistic features of Zhang Xu's cursive script. The overall layout is grand and expansive, with strong fluctuations that reflect a majestic and magnificent posture. This book is a reproduction of Zhang Xu's "Four Ancient Poems" from the "Authentic Works of Famous Calligraphers Through the Ages." It includes Zhang Xu's calligraphic works, which are well-structured, balanced, and fluid in brushwork, fully demonstrating the calligrapher's exceptional skill and unique creative style. The book is printed with high quality, effectively capturing the essence of the original works, making it a valuable resource for calligraphy enthusiasts to appreciate and copy.