Ouyang Xun's Regular Script of the Record of the Orchid Pavilion

Author: Tian Yunzhang (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The "Record of the Orchid Pavilion" in's regular script is renowned for its elegant, vigorous, and precise brushwork, as well as its daring and rigorous structure. It exudes a noble and majestic aura, making it a shining gem in the treasure trove of calligraphy art. The original stone of the "Record of the Orchid Pavilion" has long been lost, and its rubbing copies are extremely rare, often appearing and disappearing unpredictably, with few having seen them. In 1984, the "Great Dictionary of Chinese Calligraphy" jointly published by Hong Kong Shupu Publishing House and Guangdong People's Publishing House considered this piece to be a collection of by later generations. In 1987, the renowned expert, Mr. Tian Yunzhang, viewed the original rubbing in Shandong and, after multiple deliberations and verifications, cast doubt on the "collection" claim in the dictionary. Tian believed that the "Record of the Orchid Pavilion" should be an original work by and proposed three arguments to support his view. Whether the "Record of the Orchid Pavilion" is a collection or an original work still needs to be determined, and further research is required in the future. However, its exquisite calligraphic art remains awe-inspiring. For those studying , it is an invaluable teaching material.