The Classics of Ink Traces of the Four Masters of the Yuan Dynasty

Author: Zhao Anmin, Chen Minjie
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The "Selected Calligraphy Masterpieces of China" series meticulously 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 Tang Calligraphers," "Classics of the Four Song Calligraphers," "Classics of the Four Ming Calligraphers," and "Classics of the Four Qing Calligraphers." This book features calligraphic works by the renowned Yuan Dynasty calligrapher Zhao Mengfu, such as "The of the Goddess" and "Ten Letters in Running Script," as well as works by Xian Yuanshu, including "Han Yu's Farewell to Li Yuan Returning to Pan Valley," "Poems to Jirong," and "Cursive Script of Du Fu's Poems and Wei General's Song." It also includes works by Deng Wenyuan, such as "Five-Character Poems in Running Script" and "Running Script Family Letters," as well as Kangli's works like "Running Cursive Script of the Exiled Dragon Saying" and "Running Script of the Tribute Letter." These works are primarily in running script, cursive script, and running-cursive script, with some being rare and hard to find. The publishing format for each calligraphic work includes two components: (1) Color illustrations (the main calligraphic text, posthumous 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 calligraphic works by Zhao Mengfu, Xian Yuanshu, Deng Wenyuan, and Kangli, among others. 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.