Biography of Yan Zhenqing

Author: Yan Jie
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Yan Zhen is renowned as both a politician and a calligrapher in later generations. He was loyal, righteous, and fiercely opposed to evil forces, becoming a symbol of the era's integrity. He inherited the tradition of calligraphy while introducing innovations. His regular script is majestic and dignified, creating a new style of calligraphy. This book showcases the cultural background that shaped Yan Zhen and the vibrant atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty. It provides a complete and vivid account of his life, offering a comprehensive and fair evaluation of his activities in politics, thought, literature, and calligraphy. It highlights his great moral character in fulfilling Confucian ideals in political life, as well as his exceptional artistic spirit of transformation and innovation in his calligraphic creations.