Dong Qichang was a famous calligrapher in Ming Dynasty. His calligraphy style is fresh and natural, with both the charm of the ancients and his own unique style. He deeply studied the essence of the previous generation of calligraphy and made innovations on this basis. His calligraphy works were not only highly respected at that time, but also had a far-reaching impact on later generations.
Wen Zhiming in Ming Dynasty was also an outstanding calligrapher. His calligraphy style is dignified and beautiful, and his brushwork is smooth and natural, both ancient and new. His works are deeply loved by later generations and widely copied and circulated.
Although the road of restoring ancient ways of calligraphy in Ming Dynasty did not completely return to the wind of the ancients, with the efforts of calligraphers such as Dong Qichang and Wen Zhiming, it still achieved good results and provided rich artistic treasures for future generations.
Although the calligraphers in the Ming Dynasty failed to reach the level of the ancients in the pursuit of retro, they gradually formed their own unique style through continuous study and exploration. Their works not only have superb artistic value, but also reflect the prosperity and development of Ming culture.
Dong Qichang's masterpiece:
1. Bai Juyi's Pipa Trip was written by Dong Qichang based on Bai Juyi's poems, and it is known as a book with Tibetan poems. The works are written in running script with elegant brushwork, which shows Dong Qichang's profound understanding of Bai Juyi's poems.
2. Dong Qichang's Poem on the Sea of Yuan Keli, written in memory of his friend Yuan Keli, is a masterpiece in the history of China's painting. It takes mountains and rivers as its theme and shows the wonders of a mirage.
3. The regular script Imperial Decree III written by Dong Qichang for san huang in Ming Dynasty shows Dong Qichang's respect and respect for the history of Ming Dynasty.
4. The Collection of Poems in cursive script is a collection of poems created by Dong Qichang in cursive script, which shows his profound calligraphy skills and artistic attainments and is known as the magic of cursive script throughout the ages.
5. Dong Qichang's inscription "Overlapping Pictures and Postscripts" is a classic of China's painting theory, which reflects his profound understanding and unique views on China's painting art.