A Selection of Calligraphy by Famous Painters Through the Ages

Author: Tianjin People's Fine Arts Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This is a captivating collection where the calligraphy of painters takes center stage, radiating a strong and dazzling light. The calligraphy of painters forms a unique landscape in the history of calligraphy and even served as the backbone of calligraphic history for a considerable period. Many of the renowned ancient and modern calligraphers we know were painters, standing as towering peaks before us: Su Shi, Mi Fu, Zhao Mengfu, Wen Zhengming, Tang Yin, Xu Wei, Dong Qichang, Zhang Ruitu, Wang Duo, BaSha Shanren, Jin Nong, Zheng Banqiao, Zhao Ziqian, and the four great masters of modern classical painting—Wu Changshuo, Huang Binhong, Qi Baishi, and Pan Tianshou—as well as Zhang Daqian. All of them achieved remarkable accomplishments in calligraphy. Their calligraphy not only influenced their era but also left a lasting legacy, becoming an eternal admiration. Many masters not only innovated in calligraphy but also stood out in painting, simultaneously becoming leaders in both fields. This book was planned and edited over several years by Mr. Che Yongren, with a preface by Deng Zibin and a title inscription by Hou Yulin. It is a premium collection in recent years that thoroughly reflects the calligraphy of famous painters across generations. Mr. Che Yongren has been this book for many years, carefully selecting calligraphic works by painters from ancient times to the present, while also embracing works from various schools and styles. It includes the works of modern ink painting masters Li Xiaoxuan and Yan Binghui. Focusing on painter calligraphy aims to broaden the perspective of calligraphy and view it from a different angle. Through tracing the roots and re-examining the historical context, it reveals new trends in the future development of calligraphy, offering valuable insights for both calligraphers and painters.