This article explores Running Script's role in the transmission of Chinese culture, emphasizing how it has served as a vital vehicle for preserving and passing down history, values, and artistic traditions across generations.
This article explores the intertwined history of bronze ware and the development of Chinese writing, highlighting the earliest forms of writing on bronze, the evolution of script styles, and the role of inscriptions in preserving history and culture.
This article explores the future of research on Tang Kaishu, highlighting how new archaeological discoveries, digital tools, and theoretical approaches are enhancing our understanding of the script, ensuring the continued study and appreciation of this timeless art form.
This article explores the influence of Tang Kaishu on Vietnamese calligraphy (thư pháp), highlighting the adoption and adaptation of Chinese characters, the development of unique Vietnamese styles, and how the tradition of studying Tang calligraphy remains influential in Vietnam.
This article discusses the influence of Tang Kaishu on Korean calligraphy (seoye), highlighting the adoption and adaptation of Chinese characters, the development of distinct Korean styles, and how the tradition of studying Tang calligraphy remains essential to seoye.
This article highlights the often overlooked role of women in Tang Dynasty calligraphy, showcasing contributions from imperial consorts, noblewomen, and Buddhist nuns, revealing their engagement with the art form and broadening our understanding of its cultural landscape.
This article explores the social status of calligraphers during the Tang Dynasty, highlighting how different groups, from scholar-officials to professional artisans and Buddhist monks, shaped the development of the script with their unique social contexts and values.
This article explores the enduring beauty of Tang Kaishu, highlighting its meticulous design, harmonious structure, and the masterful technique of its calligraphers, demonstrating its timeless appeal and its enduring influence on the art of calligraphy.
This article explores the influence of Tang Kaishu on Japanese calligraphy (shodo), highlighting how the adoption of Chinese characters and Kaishu principles formed the basis for Japanese styles, and the ongoing relevance of Tang calligraphy in shodo training.
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 introduces the Tang Dynasty as the golden age of Kaishu calligraphy, highlighting its political and cultural context, its key figures (Ouyang Xun, Yan Zhenqing, and Liu Gongquan), and the defining characteristics of Tang Kaishu's balance, precision, and enduring influence.
This article summarizes the enduring legacy of pre-Tang Kaishu, highlighting its critical role in the evolution of Regular Script, its reflection of cultural values, its setting standards for artistry, and its profound impact on the development of Chinese calligraphy.
This article explores the Jin Dynasty’s rich manuscript legacy, detailing how these texts provide valuable insight into early Kaishu practices, revealing the transition from flowing scripts to structured forms, and highlighting the variety of brush techniques used in everyday writing.
An introduction to Chinese Cursive Script (Cao Shu), exploring its origins, characteristics, historical figures, and enduring appeal as an art form.
Explore the historical development of Seal Script (Zhuanshu), from its early use on oracle bones to its adoption as the official script of the Qin Dynasty. Learn about its evolution and historical significance.
Introduces Lishu script as a pivotal style in Chinese calligraphy, bridging the gap between ancient seal script and more modern styles. Highlights its historical significance and unique features.
Explore the origins of Cursive Script (Caoshu), tracing its development from a shorthand style of the Han Dynasty. Learn about its transformation from a practical writing style into a recognized art form.
Explore the historical development of Running Script (Xingshu), from its origins in the Han Dynasty to its rise during the Jin Dynasty. Learn about key calligraphers like Wang Xizhi and their influence on the art.
Explore the rich history of Regular Script (Kaishu), from its early development in the Han Dynasty to its peak during the Tang Dynasty. Learn about the key calligraphers who shaped this essential script.