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Author: Wu Shuoshu
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Wu Shuoshu, a native of Qiantang (birth and death years unknown), styled Liantang, resided in Zixi in Qiantang. The Records of Song Poetry describes him as the grandson of Wang Ling (Fengyuan). He served as the magistrate of Xinzhou (Shangrao, Jiangxi) and was appointed as a minister of the Ministry of Personnel during the Shaoxing era (around 1144 AD). Wu's calligraphy excelled in regular script, running script, cursive script, and large-character calligraphy. His small regular script was renowned during the Song dynasty. His large-character calligraphy was profound, stable, and smooth, highly praised by Emperor Gaozong. His running and cursive scripts were round, beautiful, and flowing. He deeply studied the style of Huang Taioshi (Huang Tingjian) and often wrote in the style of Zhong You. His miscellaneous scripts, including the "Silk Thread" style, were also highly acclaimed. Each stroke was connected in a continuous, silk-thread-like manner. His brushwork resembled ancient seal script and the "Willow Leaf" style, and he was often sought after for these works, readily composing and gifting them with great satisfaction. This book is a selection of famous calligraphers' works, consisting of three volumes.