In the bright starry sky of calligraphy art, Wang Xizhi is undoubtedly the most dazzling star. His brushwork is elegant and smart, creating a new generation of style, which is beyond the reach of later generations. But you know what?In the long river of history, there is a calligrapher known as "Wang Xizhi of my dynasty", his calligraphy was once all the rage, and even praised as comparable to Wang Xizhi. He is Shen Du of the Ming Dynasty.
Shen Du was not only an outstanding calligrapher, but also a bright star of the Hanlin Academy in the Ming Dynasty. His regular script is taken from Zhao Meng [gf]982b[gf], "Erwang", Song Ke and others, and his gestures are elegant and beautiful, smooth and round. Every stroke and stroke reveals his extraordinary calligraphy attainments. In that era, if you wanted to stand out in the imperial examination, you had to emulate Shen Du's words. Therefore, his calligraphy has been widely disseminated and sought after by both the government and the opposition.
But Shen Du's calligraphy is not only gorgeous on the surface, but also contains profound connotation and charm in his words. Every stroke is well thought out, and every stroke embodies his hard work and wisdom. What he pursues is a calligraphy style that is both standardized and beautiful, which is one of the reasons why he was favored by Zhu Di, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty.
In Shen Du's regular script, we can not only see his rigor and squareness, but also feel his agility and spirit. His glyphs are dignified and elegant, his brushwork is meticulous, and every stroke and stroke has been repeatedly scrutinized and polished. And in the "Jing Zhai Zhen" and "Qian Yi Zhai Ming" written when he was 52 years old, this characteristic was brought into full play. Every word is like a beautiful picture, which is breathtaking.
However, over time, Shen Du's calligraphy was not recognized by everyone. In modern times, many experts and professors believe that the "pavilion style" lacks individuality, is too standardized and rigid. But in fact, Shen Du's regular script is not completely lacking in change and personality.
From his works, we can see that his control of strokes and the layout of chapters are unique. He not only pays attention to the handling of every detail, but also pays more attention to the overall beauty and harmony.
If you are interested in calligraphy and want to learn Shen Du's regular script, then I recommend that you start with his "Jing Zhai Zhen" and "Qian Yi Zhai Ming". These two works not only represent Shen Du's regular script style, but also the pinnacle of his life.
By copying these works, you can gain an in-depth understanding of Shen Du's brushwork and chapter skills, and improve the standardization and stability of your brushwork. At the same time, you can also learn about the changes and liveliness of the strokes.
Today, we are fortunate to be able to enjoy the collection of Shen Du's original works in the Beijing Museum. After many efforts, we have carried out ultra-high-definition reproductions of Shen Du's "Jing Zhai Zhen" and "Qianyi Zhai Ming", using a museum-level 12-color ultra-high-definition micro-jet reproduction process.
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