Although epitaphs and statues are not strictly monuments, they have the same value as inscriptions in writing and calligraphy, and they are widely distributed and numerous, so they occupy a very important position in the textual research, study and collection of inscriptions.
Inscription calligraphy:
The emergence of the calligraphy style of "tablet school" in Qing Dynasty is closely related to the influence of social atmosphere on literati's writing concept. Because calligraphers live in a specific social environment, their calligraphy concepts, writing habits and aesthetic standards are bound to be influenced by social atmosphere.
The formation of social atmosphere is determined by the ideological, political, academic and cultural conditions of an era. These conditions interact and influence each other, contributing to fashion together.
The ethos of the Qing dynasty, when applied to the field of calligraphy, is highlighted by the standardization tendency of calligraphy style. The so-called normalization tendency, first of all, is that the calligraphy style advocates the correct and elegant "temple" atmosphere, and the calligraphy configuration attaches importance to the external morphological norms of traces. Secondly, calligraphy stippling pursues heavy and steady, and opposes glamorous and flashy pen style.
Third, the regular arrangement needs proper density and symmetrical spacing. Specifically, words pay attention to the integrity of individual independence, and strokes rarely coordinate and echo.