Five calligraphic works by Huai Su in cursive script

Author: Tang Huai Su
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Huai Su was an outstanding calligrapher in Chinese history. His cursive script, known as "Crazy Grass," is characterized by round, powerful brushwork, fluid and dynamic movements like a looping ring,,, and is celebrated alongside Zhang Xu. Later generations referred to them as "Zhang's madness and Huai's." It can be considered a classical form of romantic art, with a profound influence on later generations. He was also a poet, associating with other poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Su Huan. fond of drinking, whenever he was inspired by alcohol, he would write freely without regard for walls, clothes, or utensils, earning him the nickname "Drunk Monk." His cursive script was influenced by Zhang Zhi and Zhang Xu. Tang Lu Zong's "Book Review" said: "Huai Su's cursive script is like drawing with lightning, changing effortlessly with the brush. Song Zhu Changwen's "Continuation of the Book Critique" listed Huai Su's works as excellent, commenting: 'Like a warrior drawing a sword, it moves with divine energy and captivates the spirit.'"