Wang Duo Running Script 100 Character Methods - (New Edition)

Author: Ji Lin
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Wang Duo (1592-1652) was a renowned calligrapher during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. He studied under the guidance of the Wei and Jin masters such as Zhong Yao, Wang Xizhi, and Wang Xianzhi, and proposed the view that "if calligraphy does not follow the tradition of the Jin dynasty, it will ultimately deviate into wildness." He also learned from the Tang and Song masters like Yan Zhenqing and Mi Fu. Wang Duo drew from diverse influences, blending ancient techniques with his own creativity. His brushwork was powerful and dynamic, with a sense of movement and rhythm. He excelled in both bold and restrained styles, often winning through boldness while maintaining balance. His unique style, characterized by a masterful use of white space and structure, earned him the titles "Calligraphy Master of Wen'an" and "Divine Brush Wang Duo."
Running script is one of Wang Duo's most celebrated calligraphic styles. His unrestrained use of ink, fluid brushwork, and dynamic composition create a distinctive visual rhythm and harmony. This book explains one hundred fundamental elements of Wang Duo's running script in the form of the Mi-style grid. The book is divided into six parts: stroke introduction, radical introduction, single-character calligraphy, compound structures, collected works, and representative pieces. It is suitable for calligraphy beginners of all ages.