This calligraphy work is a treatise written by Huai Su of the Tang Dynasty.
Before the post, there is a gold bookmark inscribed by Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, "Tang Monk Huaisu discusses calligraphy in running script". After the post, there are comments in running script by Emperor Qianlong, and postscripts by Zhao Mengfu, Xiang Yuanbian and others. The volumes include "Xuanhe", "Zhenghe", "Shaoxing", "Qiuhe Books", "Seal of Neifu Books", "Xiang Zijing Family Collection", "Kuangyan", "Qianlong", "Jiaqing" ", "Xuan Tong Yujian Treasure" and other appraisal seals.
Explanation of Dharma Calligraphy
Because the mountains are not high, the ground is not spiritual; because the springs are not deep, and the water is not clear; because the writing is not refined, and there is no name, and later it is enough Can be deeply abstained from. Zangzhen has been in decline since his death and has recently turned four years old. It has been slightly reduced in recent times, but now (also, one said it is "so") it is so smooth that it is better than in previous years. The shape is strange and I don’t know where it comes from. I often don’t know my ears. Yesterday, I received the book "Er Xie" and asked if there was anything going on in the mountains.
Calligraphy Commentary
Style
From the perspective of artistic style, "On Calligraphy Calligraphy" is different from Huaisu's other works such as "Self-narrative Calligraphy" and "Fish-eating Calligraphy" 》 and other wild cursive works created with "ancient thin" and "semi-inkless" brushes, with continuous brushwork, dangerous and strange postures, and extremely exaggerated and romantic works. The brushwork is obviously filled with the calm and peaceful wind spirit of Wang Xizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The writing style of this post is leisurely and contented, and the mood is peaceful. It should be disciplined, precise and skillful. Every word he writes has clear ups and downs. Although he does not have vertical and horizontal movements, he is good at controlling the center, so he can achieve smooth and graceful strokes, light and agile movement, deep and stable bones, and rich flesh and blood. Although there are occasional implicated scenes, there is no hint of procrastination. Where the pen and ink flow, the heroic figure is full of heroism and aloofness. Its structure adopts an upright and constant tone, and its density and concentration reveal the style of "dignity, beauty, strength and gracefulness".