This article explores the influence of Tang Dynasty Kaishu calligraphy on bronze inscriptions, highlighting how its elegant and structured forms impacted the style of carved characters and reflecting the artistic interplay between calligraphy and metalworking.
This article explores the enduring legacy of Tang Kaishu, highlighting its standardization of Regular Script, the influence of its masters (Ouyang Xun, Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan), its impact on East Asian calligraphy, and its continued relevance to calligraphers today.
This article discusses the immense influence of Wang Xizhi on pre-Tang Kaishu, highlighting how his mastery of technique, emphasis on balance, and understanding of rhythm impacted all styles of calligraphy and shaped the development of Regular Script.
This article details the significant influence of Buddhism on pre-Tang Kaishu, explaining how the copying of sutras provided opportunities to develop and refine clear, legible writing, contributing to the evolution of Regular Script and embedding it with spiritual significance.