Sui Su Ci Tomb Inscription

Author: Editorial Board of Selected Calligraphies from Ancient Stele and Stone Inscriptions
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Publishing Date: June 1, 1986
Features: Su Ci Stele from the Sui Dynasty (also known as Su Xiao Ci Stele), where Su Ci is styled Xiao Ci. It was carved in the third year of Emperor Wen of Sui (603 AD). The stele measures 83.2 cm in height and 83.2 cm in width, with 37 lines of regular script, each containing 37 characters. It was unearthed in Pucheng County, Shaanxi, in the 14th year of the Guangxu reign (1888 AD). The calligraphy of this stele is meticulous in structure, vigorous in brushwork, and full of vitality, making it a representative work of Sui Dynasty calligraphy and a precursor to the regular script style of the Tang Dynasty's Ouyang Xun school. The present photolithographed edition is based on an unrecorded version unearthed recently, printed with light ink for precision, resulting in clear and legible characters, making it an excellent model for studying regular script. Chinese calligraphy art boasts a long history and a unique style, with generations of masters and an abundant treasure trove of works. To meet the urgent needs of, especially middle school students, in practicing traditional calligraphy, as well as the needs of calligraphy enthusiasts for appreciation and learning, we have compiled this series of Selected Calligraphies from Ancient Stele and Stone Inscriptions from various calligraphic styles and famous calligraphers throughout history.