Regular Script "Three Character Classic"

Author: Zhang Sen
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The rhythm and rhyme of calligraphic lines are the soul of creation and also the artistic expression form in calligraphy. To vividly showcase the rhythm and rhyme of calligraphic lines requires a calligrapher to possess profound insight and unique expressiveness. Zhang Sen is a calligrapher with exceptional intuition. Zhang Sen's calligraphic creations emphasize the dots and strokes, the structure, the flow of lines, and the composition, which are common principles in calligraphy but are not easily mastered by everyone. Zhang Sen uses calligraphy as a medium to express the of his heart and the changes in his emotions, considering it the highest form of creative practice. Thus, the challenge lies in choosing and utilizing the medium, ultimately in allowing the heart and emotions to guide the medium and vice versa. From Zhang Sen's works, one can see the harmony between the flat and tilted strokes, the loose and dense structures, and the rigorous and unrestrained flow of lines, forming a perfect alignment of his creative mindset, emotions, and the medium, thereby creating his calligraphic artistic realm. Zhang Sen's clerical script is traditional yet individualistic, with an approachable and charm, making it an ideal entry point for beginners. This clerical script version of the "Three Character Classic" is particularly Zhang Sen's heartfelt work, showcasing more modern sense of form and spatial awareness in its structure. Reading it feels like traversing the Shantong Mountain Road, with a sense of being overwhelmed by the beauty around.