Masterpieces of Chinese Calligraphy by Famous Artists Throughout History: Song Dynasty. Su Shi

Author: Wang Yanlin
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Su Shi (AD 1037–1101), a native of Meishan, Meizhou (now Sichuan), styled Zizhan, styled Dongpo Jushi, was a renowned litterateur and calligrapher of the Northern Song Dynasty. The works collected in this volume include Su Shi's calligraphy of "Spring Colors of Dongting," "Pine Wine of Zhongshan," and "Preface to the Red Cliff," all of which are his masterpieces. The calligraphy is concise, dignified, serene, ethereal, profound, and elegant. With rich, standardized running script, it vividly expresses a style that is round and resonant, rigorous yet graceful. These three essays are excellent materials and teaching aids for studying and practicing Su Shi's calligraphy.