Text◎Zhao Lei
Guide
Chinese calligraphy in the Northern Wei Dynasty was in a critical period of style transformation, and the calligraphy works of this period not only had high artistic value, but also provided valuable material materials for the study of the development and evolution of calligraphy. The Epitaph of Kou Ping is an outstanding representative of many calligraphy epitaph moments in the Northern Wei Dynasty, which not only carries profound cultural connotations, but also marks the characteristics of the times when the official script is transformed into regular script. Although the original stone was damaged in the Anti-Japanese War, fortunately, the circulation of rubbings allowed us to get a glimpse of the calligraphy style of "Kou Ping's Epitaph".
Carrying thousands of years, extending the past to the present. The calligraphy of "Kou Ping's Epitaph" has a strong Northern Wei Dynasty inscription stone style, the strokes are sharp at the beginning, the pen is steady, and the strength of the muscles and bones highlights the author's skillful skills and profound calligraphy skills. Its calligraphy style has the legacy of the calligraphy style of the previous generation, and this unique calligraphy style corresponds to the transition period between official script and regular script in the history of calligraphy. Although there are differences in the size of the characters in the epitaph, each stroke and every structure cleverly integrates the rhyme of the official script and the characteristics of the regular script, reflecting the transitional characteristics of the calligraphy of the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Nowadays, our appreciation and research of "Kou Ping's Epitaph" is not only a study of an ancient art form, but also an exploration and research of the evolution path of calligraphy art. It represents the transformation of writing in an era and witnesses an important stage in the development of Chinese calligraphy from official script to regular script. In some modern theoretical research, many scholars and experts have listed the Epitaph of Kou Ping as an important part of the transition from Lishu to Sui Kai in the development process of regular script, which reflects the positioning of this epitaph in the artistic development line in the calligraphy circle.
It is precisely because of this historical status and artistic value that the Epitaph of Kou Ping has become the object of in-depth study by calligraphy scholars and scholars. In each stroke, we can feel and gain insight into the changes of the times. At the same time, it is also a window into the aesthetic evolution of Chinese calligraphy, and by studying the unique brushwork and structure of the Kou Ping's Epitaph, we can more clearly observe the transition process from Lihua Kai to Kaishu, and understand how Kaishu gradually shifted to a more standardized form of writing on the basis of inheriting the subordinate meaning.
The art of calligraphy, as an important part of the inheritance of Chinese culture, is accompanied by a profound imprint of history every style change. The Epitaph is not only a work of art, but also a milestone in the history of Chinese calligraphy.
The calligraphy of the Northern Wei Dynasty "Kou Ping's Epitaph" is appreciated in high definition
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