Dong Qichang Lin Huaisu's "Self-Narrative Post" is very famous. Huaisu was a famous calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, especially good at cursive writing, and was known as the "Grass Sage". His "Self-Narrative Post" is one of his masterpieces, with exquisite penmanship and majestic momentum, which has won high praise from later generations.
Dong Qichang, as a famous minister and calligrapher and painter in the late Ming Dynasty, admired Huaisu's calligraphy very much, and copied the "Self-Narrative Post". His copying works are exquisitely written, both physical and spiritual, showing his deep understanding of Huaisu calligraphy.
When appreciating Dong Qichang's copy of "Self-Description", we can feel the feeling and momentum of free writing in the original work. At the same time, it can also be seen that Dong Qichang has integrated his own understanding and style into his creation, showing a unique artistic charm.
For those of us ordinary calligraphy lovers, learning the calligraphy of Xi Huaisu and Dong Qichang requires a certain foundation and skills in calligraphy, as well as a certain understanding of cursive writing. When Xi, it is necessary to pay attention to the skillfulness and regularity of the pen, and at the same time be familiar with the knots and changes of cursive writing. Only through continuous practice and Xi can you gradually improve your calligraphy level.