"Tang Dynasty Copying Scriptures, Wu Zetian and Liu Hongqi's Xiaokai Art"
The Tang Dynasty was one of the most prosperous periods of Chinese history, which not only produced many outstanding cultural and artistic works, but also gave birth to a group of calligraphers who were proficient in the art of copying scriptures. Among them, the only empress in history, Wu Zetian, is also known for her scripture copying skills, and she also copied the "Diamond Sutra" specifically for her mother, and the beauty of the handwriting of this small block work is amazing. But in fact, the handwriting of this "Diamond Sutra" is not from the hand of Wu Zetian, but the masterpiece of Liu Hongqi.
This work fully demonstrates Liu Hongqi's professionalism and unique insights into Xiaokai. The handwriting is solemn and rigorous, and every word reveals a sense of piety, which is awe-inspiring. Different from the "Lingfei Sutra", this small block work pursues the flexible beauty of the glyphs, and each line is full of graceful posture, like a wonderful dance, showing the silent fun of calligraphy. In terms of glyphs, Liu Hongqi controls freely, eclectic, and pays attention to the beauty of each glyph. The change in the thickness of the lines and the skillful use of the pen make the work lively and lively, adding a smart charm.
The overall layout of this Diamond Sutra is also excellent, with reasonable and comfortable word and line spacing, which makes people feel refreshed. Compared with the works he has admired before, Liu Hongqi's works are unsurpassed in the application of brushwork, the meticulous carving of dot paintings, and the harmony of their relationships, and have become a new height of redefining the "scripture writing style".
After we have admired many "scripture-writing" works, the uniqueness of this small block work is undoubtedly impressive. Whether it is the embodiment of its professionalism, or the excellent handling of glyphs, lines and overall layout, it is an unsurpassed height. Appreciating this work opened people's eyes and made them realize more deeply the charm of traditional calligraphy art.
Friends, if you are also interested in the art of calligraphy, I sincerely invite you to join us and make your own contribution to the traditional art of calligraphy. I hope you can share this article with more people through likes, forwards and favorites, and communicate and discuss with everyone. At the same time, I also look forward to you sharing more high-quality calligraphy works to jointly promote the inheritance and development of traditional culture. Let's experience the beauty of the art of calligraphy!
