Masterpieces of Ink by Famous Artists Throughout Chinese History: Ming Dynasty. Ni Yuanlu

Author: Huang Chun
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: "Exquisite Calligraphy Masterpieces of Chinese Dynasties" is a series that collects and publishes calligraphy treasures from museums and private collectors both domestically and internationally, showcasing the profound depth of Chinese calligraphy. The entire series is published in batches, providing appreciation and reference for. Ni Yuanlu (1593–1643), styled Yuanye, was known as Hongbao and was from Shangyu, Zhejiang. He held the position of Minister of Rites and Academician of the Hanlin Academy. When Li Zicheng entered the capital, he committed suicide. His running script incorporates ancient clerical script, forging a unique style with elegance and refinement. "Poetry for Painting" is his running script in small regular script. This work features square and round strokes, emphasizing roundness with a thick yet fine texture, and the turns reveal the elegance of "folding hair." It is straightforward and natural, marvelous beyond words. Several hanging scrolls of running script give the impression of opening and closing, with the brush swirling like waves, sometimes dense and sometimes sparse, with a bold and spirited aura, as if the brush falls on paper like clouds and smoke. The Ni Yuanlu calligraphy selected in this book can bring infinite inspiration and reference value to calligraphy creation.