Masterpieces of Historical Stele and Calligraphy: Tang Dynasty. Chu Suiliang's Calligraphy of Yin Fu Jing

Author: Chu Suiliang
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Chu Suiliang (AD 596–658), styled Dengshan, was a native of Qiantang (now Hangzhou, Zhejiang) and a renowned calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty. He rose to prominence through calligraphy, eventually becoming a minister and one of the key advisors to the emperor. The Great Seal of the Yin Fu Jing is believed to be a calligraphic manuscript by Chu Suiliang in running script and regular script. The style is lean yet vigorous, elegant and ancient in charm; the strokes are flowing and unrestrained, blending square and round forms, incorporating elements of clerical script; the brushwork is varied, employing both side and central strokes, with both forward and backward movements, featuring the characteristic "three undulations." The characters exhibit strong bone structure yet possess a graceful charm. This work has had a profound influence on later generations and serves as an excellent reference for studying and learning Chu Suiliang's calligraphy. Due to its clear ink traces and numerous advantages of Chu's style, it is an ideal introductory text for those beginning to learn Chu calligraphy.