Introduction to Shen QuanIntroduction to Shen Quan's personal information
Shen Quan, (1624-1684), also known as Yitang, also known as Chongzhai. A native of Huating, Jiangsu. He went to Hanlin Academy to study as a bachelor. Gongshu has a title. At that time, he was proud to be able to obtain his book. The running calligraphy works of "Qi Jue" are elegant, elegant, and elegant enough for future generations to learn from. Shen Quan (1624～1684), whose courtesy name was Zhenrui, also known as Yitang and also nicknamed Chongzhai, was born in Huating (now Songjiang, Shanghai). In the ninth year of Shunzhi (1652), he visited Hua and was awarded the title of editor. After being promoted to Hanlin Academy, he served as a scholar and minister of the Ministry of Rites. He died with the posthumous title of Wen Ke. He Gong calligraphy, Mi Fu and Dong Qichang were among the most important calligraphers during the Kangxi period. Shen Quan and Dong Qichang are from the same hometown. He has admired Dong Shu since he was a child and used it as the basis of his calligraphy. He was very impressed by the characteristics and style of Dong Shu's calligraphy. Emperor Kangxi, who was fond of Dong Qichang's calligraphy, once learned calligraphy from him. In other words, his specialization in Dong's calligraphy influenced Emperor Kangxi's preference for Dong's calligraphy. According to records, when Emperor Kangxi learned calligraphy from him, he could always "point out the disadvantages and analyze the reasons as soon as he wrote." The eager-to-learn emperor was very moved and gave many rewards. Kangxi once said to Li Guang: "When I first learned calligraphy, my father, Zong Jing (Shen Zongjing), was the servant of Tsuen Shi. He repeatedly pointed out the gains and losses. Up to now, every time I write a book, I always think of Tsuen's diligence." Moreover, "whenever the emperor makes tablets, As well as the palace barriers and imperial mottos, he often wrote official orders on them, or wrote a big book himself and wrote the following." As a result, Dong Shu became popular among the government and the public, and became a temporary fashion. At the same time as Shen Quan, there also appeared Jiang Chenying, Wang Shixuan, He Zhuo and Chen Bangyan, known as the "Four Kangxi Calligraphers". They all focused on Dong calligraphy, but also adopted Jin, Tang or Song Mi Fu calligraphy.