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Zhao Mengfu's running script is elegant and beautiful, with clear and intuitive strokes, which conforms to the public's aesthetic taste. Nowadays, many scholars imitate his calligraphy. However, many online trolls criticize "Zhao's calligraphy" for being vulgar and shallow, and lacking in artistic texture, not realizing that their ideas are completely wrong.

Although the "Zhao" character has a simple brushstroke and seems to be beautiful and ordinary, it is modified according to the brushwork of the "Two Wangs". Each character has all the eight methods and is full of ancient charm. It is no exaggeration to say thatZhao Mengfu's ability to "learn from the ancients" was so strong that no one could match him in 700 years, and is even not inferior to Mi Fu, who is known as "Wang Xizhi's great disciple."

Especially the "Mingsu Tower Record" written in the 22nd year of Zhiyuan (1285 AD),It is the "most beautiful running script" in 700 years.At that time, Zhao Mengfu was lucky to purchase the "Chunhua Ge Tie", which covers more than 100 years from the Pre-Qin Dynasty to the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and a total of 420 pieces of calligraphy by 103 people, including works by famous calligraphers such as Zhong Yao, Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, and Zhang Xu.

If one can master this post thoroughly, he can be regarded as half a "calligraphy master". Zhao Mengfu knew the learning value of "Chunhua Ge Tie". He observed and analyzed it every day. After thousands of times of study, coupled with his outstanding artistic talent and perception,Finally mastered all the secrets of the ancients。

It happened that Zhao Mengfu heard about the completion of the "Mingsu Tower", so he took up his pen to write this work, describing the situation of rear guard farming in Yongqing County, as well as the magnificent scenery and construction background of the "Mingsu Tower". The whole volume has a total of 514 words.

This work was created when Zhao Mengfu was in his prime. His brushwork is decisive and capable, full of strength. The strokes are beautiful and elegant, yet full of power. For example, the character "楼" (lou) is tilted to the left, and the wood radical on the left has light force on the upper part, and the shape is thin and hard.

The lower part is thick and broad, with the two strokes condensed together. The right side is completely opposite, with the upper part condensed and the lower part light, fully demonstrating the interest of danger. The flying brush strokes form a sharp contrast with the thick ink color.

This creates a three-dimensional effect, which matches the ups and downs of the composition, and has a melodious and dynamic rhythm. Although this work does not have the profound feeling of his later works,But the changes in brushwork are more straightforward, very suitable for beginners to copy。

Yu Ji once praised his calligraphy: "Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, all those who are good at calligraphy have mastered the meaning of the Six Characters. Zhao Gong of Wuxing's calligraphy is the best in the world because he has studied the Six Characters in depth." Dong Qichang also sighed: "Calligraphers regard the extraordinary as unique. Only Lu Gong and Yang Shaoshi have mastered this secret. Zhao Wuxing cannot understand it. People today are blinded by Wuxing."

In fact, the styles of Zhao Mengfu and Dong Qichang are roughly the same. At first glance, they are only beautiful in appearance and are inevitably despised. Only through careful analysis and appreciation can one feel the strong bones and profound ancient skills. After many experts have thoroughly understood them, they are inevitably shocked by "Zhao's calligraphy".Many people praised him as the second "saint" in the calligraphy world.。

The same is true for this work. Every stroke is profound and extensive. I often copy it. On the one hand, I can consolidate my basic skills. Through the concise momentum of the early "Zhao characters", I can clearly see the multiple changes in the use of the brush and write steadily and precisely. On the other hand, I can have a preliminary understanding of the brushwork and style of the "Two Wangs", so that I can calmly deal with copying the Jin and Tang calligraphy in the future.

Now, we have made a 1:1 ultra-high-definition reproduction of Zhao Mengfu's "Mingsu Tower Records", with extremely clear fonts and unobstructed details.andAdd modern word annotations to help beginners readThis kind of exquisiteness is rare in the market, and it is the only one of its kind. Seeing this product is like seeing the original. If you like it, you can click the product link below to take a look.

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