Dong Qichang's landscapes, trees and rocks, flowing smoke and clouds, full of spirit, and his elegance and elegance make him the best in this dynasty.
Dong Qichang's calligraphy combines the styles of Jin, Tang, Song and Yuan schools and is self-contained. His calligraphy style is elegant and ethereal, and his style is self-sufficient. The strokes are round, strong, elegant, plain and simple. The pen is used carefully and always maintains a straight edge, with few clumsy or clumsy strokes. In terms of organization, the branch layout is sparse and well-proportioned, following the ancient method. The use of ink is also very particular, using dry, wet, thick and light to achieve its beauty.
Wang Wenzhi, a famous scholar and calligrapher in the Qing Dynasty, praised Dong Qichang's calligraphy as "a masterpiece of calligraphy", while Bao Shichen, a famous calligraphy theorist in the Qing Dynasty, criticized Dong Qichang, saying that his "writing is inevitably empty and timid." No matter what the character Dong itself is, Dong Qichang's influence on the history of Chinese calligraphy cannot be ignored.