Liu Gongquan's Regular Script Collection Sentences from the "Xuan Mi Ta Stele" 1

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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Liu Gongquan's regular script, which builds upon the legacy of the "Two Wangs" while mastering the calligraphic techniques of renowned masters from the Sui and Tang dynasties. It emphasizes the characteristics of both Ou and Yan styles, forming a unique artistic style. His calligraphy is bold and upright, combining both square and round strokes, with strict adherence to rules, clarity, and balance. The structure of his characters is centralized yet expansive, rich in variation. The distinctive feature of Liu's calligraphy lies in the harmonious use of "square" and "round" strokes. "Square strokes" refer to the sharp angles at the beginning and turns of the strokes, giving a sense of strength and vigor. These strokes are most evident at the start and of the strokes. "Round strokes" refer to the rounded appearance of the characters, conveying a sense of fullness, thickness, and subtlety. Liu Gongquan skillfully combines square and round strokes in every character, making them both strong and round, with both bone and flesh. The structural characteristics of Liu's characters include balanced centers, proportional spacing, harmonious strokes, strict adherence to rules, and each character having its own unique form.