The development of calligraphy in the Ming Dynasty can be seen in three stages: A trend of critical thought emerged in the calligraphy circles of the late Ming Dynasty. In calligraphy, large-scale and shocking visual effects were pursued, and the momentum was taken from the side, and horizontal and vertical strokes were applied. The original order of calligraphy began to disintegrate due to the smoke and clouds of paper; these representative calligraphers include Zhang Ruitu, Huang Daozhou, Wang Duo, Ni Yuanrui, etc. Dong Qichang, the Tie Xuedian army leader, still adhered to the traditional stance.