Zhang Ji of Song Dynasty wrote "The Teachings of the Buddha"

Author: (Song) Zhang Jizhi
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Zhang Jizhi's running script and regular script are tuy?t v?i in the Southern Song Dynasty. This album features Zhang Jizhi's calligraphy of "The Buddha's Last Teaching," presented as a paper handscroll. It measures 28 cm in height and 867.9 cm in length. It is a fine example of his late-life calligraphy. The brushwork is solid and vigorous, with strokes that convey emotion. The light and heavy, fast and slow movements complement each other, creating a fascinating experience as one peruses it. The characters are elegant and strong, with clear variations in stroke thickness, yet they are flexible and spontaneous, all while adhering to the rules of calligraphy. The structure is unique and refined. He excels at transforming forms yet keeps them within reason, making them familiar yet not commonplace, strong yet not stiff, ancient yet not strange, and lively yet not slippery. It carries the legacy of the Tang Dynasty while also showcasing his personal style, possessing a strong artistic impact and being a renowned calligraphy masterpiece of the Song Dynasty.