There are many epitaphs in calligraphy that see the owner's surname Yuan, such as (Yuan Lue, Yuan Zhen,). Why?

Classification: Society/Culture >> Folk Tradition

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There are many epitaphs in calligraphy that see the owner's surname Yuan, such as (Yuan Lue, Yuan Zhen,). Why?

Analysis:

Yuan dynasty (1206- 1368)

Weibei is a milestone in the history of China's calligraphy. According to genre, Weibei includes inscriptions, epitaphs, statues and cliffs. Among countless epitaphs in the Northern Wei Dynasty, the royal epitaph has unique artistic value.

The epitaph of the Northern Wei Dynasty royal family, also known as the epitaph of yuanshi county County, was named after Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty changed "Tuoba's family" to "yuanshi county County".

Due to the unique position of the family in Yuanshi County, the epitaphs of the deceased are different in stone selection, calligraphy and lettering. Generally speaking, its stone selection is exquisite, its writing is respectful and its carving is accurate. It is precisely because of the noble status of the tomb owner that the calligraphy style is mainly fair, gentle, harmonious, elegant, elegant and beautiful, with royal style.