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Crazy Su, formerly named, was born in a family in Lingling, Hunan Province in 737. Although he was born with wealth, he suddenly had the idea of becoming a monk when he was young, changed his name to Zangzhen and converted to Buddhism. Therefore, it is called "Lingling Monk" or "Shichangsha". His hobby is calligraphy and he often studies the art of calligraphy after meditation. In the Tang Dynasty, he and Zhang Xu were called the two peaks of calligraphy.
Their calligraphy styles have their own characteristics. Crazy calligraphy is vigorous and powerful, while Zhang Xu's calligraphy is elegant and smart, with beautiful and smooth strokes. Together, they are called "crazy elements", forming a situation in which two peaks coexist in the history of calligraphy in the Tang Dynasty.
In his later years, Kuang Su wrote scriptures at Baoyuan Temple in Chengdu, Sichuan, and died of upper-hand joint pain at the age of 62. His calligraphy works were considered to be original and extraordinary at that time, and are still respected by future generations. In the history of China's calligraphy, his influence cannot be ignored.
The calligraphy style of crazy elements is famous for its majestic, bold and unrestrained, bold and honest, thin and hard. His cursive script is very inclusive, with a circle in the square and a square in the circle, and his pen is extremely wild and soft, which is precisely the dialectical feature of China culture.
His calligraphy art not only reached its peak in form, but also contained profound philosophical thoughts in spirit. His calligraphy style is constantly changing and developing. His works not only have firm traditions and rules, but also are flexible and innovative, which inspires us to always look at things with a dialectical development perspective, constantly adapt to changes and create new possibilities.
The crazy element of calligraphy art not only occupies an important position in the history of calligraphy in China, but also has a far-reaching impact on the development of calligraphy art in the world. His calligraphy works are full of strength and beauty, showing the charm of China culture and the essence of dialectical thinking. Huai Su's cursive art was widely sought after and studied by later calligraphers, which played an important role in promoting the development of China's calligraphy.