Wang Duo's "Poem on Mount Emei"

Author: Liu Yuanshan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Wang Duo's cursive script belongs to the school of freehand brushwork, diverging from Dong Qichang of the late Ming Dynasty. It possesses a strong personal character: unrestrained and vigorous brushwork, magnificent and perilous calligraphic structures, dynamic composition, and a majestic aura that embodies the spirit of's dramatic and fierce style. His calligraphy often features horizontal strokes that break out vertically within the vertical flow, skillfully using sharp turns in the brushwork, with and fluctuating emotions. He also excels in using varied ink tones, creating a vibrant visual effect through the contrast between lines and ink blocks, as if evoking a strong sense of musical rhythm in the viewer. He infuses his works with a sense of and, transforming the essence of Xu and Su into his own style, striving for innovation and expressing a strong romanticism and sincere lyrical flair.