What kind of scene did Xia Zhu depict in Xia Zhu's writings? Let us find out.
Xia Zhu, the minister and writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, with his unique perspective and delicate brushstrokes, depicted the grand occasion of the palace examination for us.
In the poem "Court Examination", Xia Zhu depicts the examination scene vividly and distinctly.
In the poem, "The Sun and the Moon on the Palace" depicts the candidates dressed in gorgeous dresses, standing solemnly in the bright sunlight and moonlight, and their figures are reflected on the palace, as bright as the sun and the moon.
"The Flag in the Inkstone Moves the Dragon and Snake" depicts the candidates splashing ink, writing their talent and wisdom, and the ink in the inkstone seems to have turned into a flag and a dragon and snake, jumping on the paper.
"3,000 words of vertical and horizontal ritual music, only to Danqi and the sun is not oblique" shows that the candidates take the theme of ritual music, use 3,000 words to show their knowledge and opinions, and face the emperor alone, until the sun and shadow are not over.
This poem not only shows the solemnity and pomp of the palace examination, but also shows the talent and perseverance of the candidates.
Xia Zhu's "Imperial Examination" is not only a praise for the imperial examination, but also a praise for the pursuit of knowledge and ideals by ancient literati and scholars. Let's feel the charm of this talent and perseverance!
Exhibition Hours:
April 27, 2024
Exhibits:
Xia Zhu (Song) "Court Test"
Original poem:
Tomorrow Moon,
The inkstone flag moves the dragon and snake.
3,000 words of ritual music,
The only pair of Danqi is not oblique.
Exhibited Works:
Hao Yi
Yao Shufang
Gufeng
Zhao Zhongsheng
Liu Guohua
Yao Shufang
Liu Guohua
Hao Yi
Poetry Commentary:
The emperor who was in the palace was as dazzling as the sun and the moon, and the shadow of the flag in the inkstone was like a dragon and snake swimming. The test takers answered the questions fluently, sprinkled thousands of words, and waved them all. All the tests were completed, and the sun on the steps in front of the temple had not yet set in the west.
Author of the poem:
Xia Zhu, born in 985 A.D. and died in 1051 A.D., was born in De'an County, Jiangzhou (now Cheqiao Town, De'an County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province). He was a famous politician and writer in the Northern Song Dynasty, known as Xia Wenzhuang Gong, Xia Ying Gong, and Xia Zheng Gong.
Introduction to the author of the calligraphy work:
Hao Yi (Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 1974), 14 years old began to learn seal carving, calligraphy, 18 years old under the Hebei calligraphy master Mr. Niu Xiao, is now a member of Shijiazhuang Calligraphers Association, Hebei Financial Calligraphers Association.
Yao Shufang (female, Shaoyang, Hunan, 1965), master's degree of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, economist, calligraphy and ancient poetry lover.
Yang Shufeng (Zhuolu, Hebei, 1973), pen name Gu Feng, calligraphy enthusiast, member of Zhangjiakou Hard Pen Calligraphy Association.
Zhao Zhongsheng (Yueyang, Hunan, 1970) was a businessman and a hobby of calligraphy.
Liu Guohua (Yueyang, Hunan, 1945), a researcher at the Yueyang Institute of Educational Sciences, a member of the Yueyang Calligraphers Association, and a member of the Chinese Elderly Calligraphy and Painting Association.
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