Wu Changshuo Seal Collection

Author: Shanghai Shuxue Publishing House Editorial
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Publish Date: 1985-09-01
Features: Wu Changshuo (1844–1927), originally named Jun, also known as Junqing, styled Cangshi, Cangshi, Changshi, etc. He was also known by the names Puchao, Fulu, Laofu, Fudao, and Kufei. After the age of seventy, he used his style name. He was from Anji County, Zhejiang Province. His calligraphy, painting, and seal carving all incorporated the strengths of various schools and integrated them into a unique style. Wu Changshuo's seal carving works include numerous collections such as Puchao Yin Cun (Collection of Puchao's Seals), Cangshi Qi Zai Yin (Seals of Cangshi), Qiyun Guan Yin Pu (Seal Spectrum of Qiyun Pavilion), Zhuanyun Xuan Yin Cun (Collection of Zhuanyun Studio's Seals), Tiehan Shan Guan Yin Cun (Collection of Tiehan Mountain Studio's Seals), Xuegu Lu Yin Cun (Collection of Xuegu Studio's Seals), and Fulu Yin Cun (Collection of Fulu's Seals), among others. His early works were influenced by the Zhe School, followed by the styles of Deng Shiru and Wu Rangzhi. Later, he drew inspiration from ancient seals, Qin and Han dynasty seals, and extensively incorporated the characteristics of stone drums, bricks, tiles, steles, and sealing clay. His compositions emphasized calligraphic aesthetics, combining cutting and carving techniques. By balancing broken and intact elements in the layout, he enhanced the artistic rhythm. His works are both expansive and restrained, creating a dynamic interplay of void and solid. They are elegant yet vigorous, fluid yet robust, embodying profound craftsmanship within seemingly chaotic and rough forms, earning admiration worldwide and exerting a far-reaching influence both domestically and internationally.