Chen (a famous calligrapher in Ming Dynasty)

Chen, a native of Fuzhou, Fujian, was a famous calligrapher in Ming Dynasty. He is highly accomplished in calligraphy, especially regular script, and is known as "the first regular script".

Chen's Calligraphy Style

Chen's calligraphy style is elegant, dignified and dignified, and his brushwork is vigorous and powerful, especially regular script, which is correct in shape and powerful in strokes, giving people a deep impression. His calligraphy style is known as "as wide as the earth and as angry as a bird".

Chen's calligraphy works

Chen's calligraphy works are many, the most famous of which are "Jiuchenggong Liquan Ming" and "Ming Tong Zhi". The Inscription of Liquan in Jiucheng Palace was written by Chen in the 20th year of Wanli (1592), and it is the inscription of Liquan in Jiucheng Palace. This inscription not only has high artistic value, but also has high historical value. The unified annals of Daming is a geographical annals book compiled by Ming officials, among which the preface to the unified annals of Daming written by Chen is also considered as one of Chen's representative works.

How to learn Chen's calligraphy?

To learn Chen's calligraphy, we must first understand his calligraphy style and works, so as to better understand his artistic characteristics and creative ideas. Secondly, we should be familiar with the basic knowledge of calligraphy, such as strokes, structure and layout. This is an essential foundation for learning any calligraphy. Finally, we should practice more and gradually master Chen's calligraphy skills and style through imitation and practice.