Tang Dynasty stele - "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Inscription"
It was erected in Linyou (now Shaanxi) in 632 AD. Wei Zheng wrote the article and Ouyang Xunzheng wrote it. It describes the discovery of Liquan by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty when he was vacationing in Jiucheng Palace. The brushwork is strong and graceful, with a formal meaning. It is Ouyang Xun's masterpiece in his later years and has always been highly praised by calligraphers.
Calligraphy appreciation:
Dimensions: 247 cm high, 120 cm wide
24 lines of inscription, 50 characters per line
The The calligraphy strokes are strong and strong. Although the stippling is thin and hard, the expression is rich and full. The upward strokes are subtle and suggestive of official script. The font structure is elegant and generous, and the French style is rigorous. It looks fair but is actually dangerous. The font adopts a rectangular shape, the spacing between words and lines is large, and the organization is loose and clear.
This inscription in Jiucheng Palace often misunderstands many beginners. It seems very simple at first glance and is easy to learn. However, after a few years of writing, you will realize that it is really difficult to write at the level of Ouyang Xun. Not an easy task. You can think of it this way. Ouyang Xun has been writing since elementary school and was already over 70 years old when he wrote this monument. That means he has reached the so-called state of old people and books, and has reached a state where it is impossible to write well even if he doesn't write well. Since Ouyang Xun's death, there has been no shortage of imitators and admirers throughout the ages. However, let alone transcending, there has never been one who can even compare to him. Many people have done nothing but imitate a cat and a tiger, only capturing its form but not its charm. There have been many European scholars in history, including quite a few who have become famous for their European studies in modern times, but none of them has the physical and spiritual qualities of Lin Tie Lin. Therefore, some people settle for the next best thing and add their own surnames to Ou Kai and call them Ou Kai of a certain family. This is also a kind of helplessness! After thousands of years of cultural accumulation, Chinese calligraphy is gorgeous and has a grand heritage! There is really no need to innovate, it is already good to be able to inherit it, let alone the innovation and innovation that some people often talk about! Looking back at the history of calligraphy, you will find that your so-called innovation has long been lost in the pen and ink of the ancients!