Shen Yinmo - Representative Works Series of Haipai Calligraphers

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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Shen Yimò (1883–1977), originally from Wuxing County, Zhejiang Province, was born in Hanyin Hall, Shaanxi Province. His original name was Junmo, and he also used the names Shen Yan and Shen Zhong, as well as the pseudonyms Qiuming and Pogua. A modern outstanding calligrapher, calligraphy theorist, famous poet, and scholar, Shen Yimò studied in Japan in his early years and was one of the pioneers of the May Fourth New Culture Movement. He served as an editor for New Youth and advocated for the writing of new poetry, particularly classical verse. He held positions such as professor at Peking University, president of Peking University, and director of the Hebei Provincial Education Department. After the liberation, he served as vice director of the Central Research Institute of Literary and Historical Studies, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and director of the Shanghai Chinese Calligraphy and Seal Engraving Research Association.
Shen Yimò dedicated his life to the study and promotion of calligraphy. He was the founder of the scientific theory of calligraphy, the leader who revitalized modern clerical script studies, and a key figure in reviving contemporary calligraphy. He excelled in regular, running, and cursive scripts, with a style that was elegant and refined, combining clarity and smoothness with strength and vigor, forming a unique school of his own. He authored works such as Insights into the Calligraphy of Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi and Collected and Annotated Experiences of Famous Calligraphers Through the Ages. His major published calligraphy collections and scripts include Shen Yimò's Calligraphy Collection, Four Manuscripts of Shen Yimò's Written Poems, and Shen Yimò's Calligraphy and Paintings from His Journey to Sichuan, among approximately twenty works. His poetry collections include Miscellaneous Poems from Qiuming Studio and Short and Long Verses from Qiuming Studio.
This book is part of the "Representative Calligraphers of the Shanghai School Series," featuring Shen Yimò's paintings to delight calligraphy enthusiasts.