Huangshan Cliff Carvings Three Stone Inscriptions

Author: Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area Management Committee
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Huangshan Mountain cliff carvings are a magnificent and unique gem in the cultural treasury of Huangshan. They add a touch of enchantment to the already magical and spectacular Huangshan. The garden managers of Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area, in an effort to promote the profound culture of Huangshan and protect its unique treasures, conducted a comprehensive survey and repainted the cliff carvings throughout the mountain, compiling them into this collection. The cliff carvings range from single characters to several words, or even dozens or hundreds of characters; they may praise, express emotions, or record visits, all embodying the rich wisdom and sudden inspiration of the predecessors. They condense the deep understanding and concise summary of the sages regarding why Huangshan is beautiful, enlightening and awakening. Among the numerous inscriptions on Huangshan, those written by Zou Lu are the most, exceeding 200 characters, each perfectly square and straight, meticulous to the finest detail, serving as a model for regular script. Tang Shizun, a man of martial background, wrote in a rough running script. On the wall of Qingluan Peak, the inscription "A Steed Stands by the Empty East Sea, Ascending High to View Taiping" is like dragons and snakes rising with the brush, full of undulating strokes and an unstoppable momentum. Beside the Welcome Guest Pine, on the Qing Shi Stone, there is a simple, ancient, and rustic Han regular script inscription "Cliffs Reach for the Sky." This is the work of Zheng Gukou, a renowned calligrapher from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties who specialized in the "Caoquan Stele." The mountain is a gathering place for calligraphy masters, with countless brilliant works, too numerous to list.