Among the emperors of the past dynasties, there are not a few who like calligraphy, and they even have high attainments in the field of calligraphy. The emperor sits on top of the country and is above ten thousand people. However, some of them like and are even obsessed with calligraphy, but they are no different from any ordinary person who likes calligraphy. Now Shusi and everyone will appreciate the calligraphy handwriting of ancient emperors. Maybe you can feel a different kind of beauty and a different kind of shock!
Cao Cao (Emperor Wu of Wei)
Cao Cao's official script
Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period was an outstanding politician, thinker, and writer, and he also had unique achievements in calligraphy. The word "Gun Xue" was written in the 20th year of Jian'an (215), when Cao Cao went to Hanzhong on his western expedition against Zhang Lu. When he passed the stone gate at the throat of the plank road (today's Baocheng, Shaanxi Province), he saw the scene in the river and the words were carved on the rocks in the river. The word "Gunxue" expresses the turbulent flow of the river. The river water hits the rocks and splashes of water are scattered. The water and the rocks are like rolling snow waves, so it is called "Gun (rolling) snow".
Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty
The second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he initiated the famous Zhenguan rule in Chinese history during his reign and was revered as Tian Khan by people of all ethnic groups. In the history of Chinese calligraphy, Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, is famous for being the first to inscribe running script on stele. The famous "Hot Spring Inscription" is his masterpiece written in running script.
Wu Zetian
Wu Zetian's running script "Stele of the Immortal Prince"
Wu Zetian was not only proficient in historical books and poems, but also good at calligraphy. Especially good at Feibai script and cursive script. The so-called "feibai" is calligraphy with the characteristics of silky white in the strokes. It is extremely difficult, but looks extremely elegant.
Li Yu, Empress Li
Li Yu’s cursive and ink writing
The versatile calligrapher Li Yu fell from the emperor’s dragon throne and became a prisoner in uniform. It is the tragedy of empress Li that he died of drug abuse. But he was good at poetry, music, calligraphy and painting. He was a master of poetry, and he was also talented in calligraphy. In terms of calligraphy creation and calligraphy theory, his legacy has been passed down to future generations.
Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty
"Poetry of Hefang" by Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty
The eleventh son of Song Shenzong and the eighth emperor of the Song Dynasty. He created a calligraphy font that later generations called "thin gold style". He was a rare artistic genius and all-rounder in ancient times. He was rated by later generations as "Song Huizong was capable of everything, but he could not be the king's ear!".
Zhu Yuanzhang (Taizu of the Ming Dynasty)
Dajun Tie
"Dajun Tie" is a letter written by Zhu Yuanzhang to his generals. From the content analysis, at this time, the Zhu family had eliminated Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng and other forces, and was making all-out efforts to attack the north, with frequent wars. Wherever the army passed, many officials of the Yuan Dynasty were surrendered, and they informed their subordinates on how to deal with them properly. The letter is clear and concise, and is of great reference value for studying the military situation and political strategy in the early Ming Dynasty. There is no monogram of "Zhu" on this piece. The writing style of this post is natural and smooth, the demeanor is vivid, and the wind spirit is unique. For example, Kang Youwei's "Guang Yizhou Double Collection". "Xingcao 25" commented: "The Ming Taizu's book is powerful and invincible." However, the strokes are a little lacking in standard, but they are both elegant and clumsy.
Kangxi, the Holy Ancestor of the Qing Dynasty
As the longest-reigning emperor in history, Kangxi had Shen Quan, who was good at calligraphy and studied Dong Qichang, as his teacher. Under his influence, he was also extremely Admire Dong Qichang's style. He was very proud of his calligraphy and often wrote letters to be presented to ministers and foreign envoys.
Qianlong, Emperor Gaozong of the Qing Dynasty
The sixth emperor of the Qing Dynasty. During his reign, the Qing Dynasty reached its highest peak since the heyday of Kangxi and Qianlong. Sinology developed greatly during this period. Qianlong himself admired Zhao Mengfu's calligraphy, admired it with his heart and followed it with his hands, and practiced it personally. Every time I visited a scenic spot, I wrote poems to record the sights, and wrote royal books and carved stones~