The Classics of the Four Masters of the Song Dynasty's Calligraphy

Author: Chen Minjie, Peng Xinglin
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The "Selected Calligraphy Masterpieces of China" series carefully selects classic calligraphic works in existence, printed in color to delight readers. The series includes "Classics of Running Script," "Classics of Cursive Script," "Classics of the Four Masters of the Tang Dynasty," "Classics of the Four Masters of the Yuan Dynasty," "Classics of the Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty," and "Classics of the Four Masters of the Qing Dynasty." This book features the running script, cursive script, and semi-cursive script works of the four renowned Song Dynasty calligraphers Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, Mi Fu, and Cai Xiang, primarily in the form of letters and poetic inscriptions, totaling 40 pieces, some of which are rare and hard to find. The publishing format for each calligraphic work includes two components: (1) Color illustrations (the main calligraphic text, later-added inscriptions, and collection seals), and (2) Interpretive and critical texts (historical evaluations of the author's art in prose and regular script transcriptions of the main calligraphic text). Reading this book is not only beneficial for improving calligraphic skills but also helps in calligraphic appreciation, research, authentication, collection, and understanding the historical legacy of calligraphy. This book is part of the "Selected Calligraphy Masterpieces of China" series, featuring the running script, cursive script, and semi-cursive script works of the four renowned Song Dynasty calligraphers Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, Mi Fu, and Cai Xiang, primarily in the form of letters and poetic inscriptions, totaling 40 pieces, some of which are rare and hard to find. Reading this book is not only beneficial for improving calligraphic skills but also helps in calligraphic appreciation, research, authentication, collection, and understanding the historical legacy of calligraphy.