Li Beiwen Hanmo Treasures: Ten Treasures of Calligraphy in the Early Ming Dynasty
Li Beiwen, a calligraphy giant in the early Ming Dynasty, showed the style of the literati between his pen and ink. Today, we will appreciate ten of his classic works, taste the profound heritage and unique charm of his calligraphy art, and feel the treasures of Hanmo that have passed through history.
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The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) lasted for 12 and 16 emperors, and the state of Zuo lasted 276 years, and in order to consolidate its rule, it strengthened centralized power and ideological control. In the Ming Dynasty, calligraphy was the mainstream, and seal carving was prevalent. Influenced by the culture of scholars and doctors, the calligraphy of the Ming Dynasty was mainly based on the line and pursued the beauty of delicate and beautiful. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, calligraphy inherited the style of the Yuan Dynasty, and after Chengzu moved the capital to Beijing, the style of Taige calligraphy rose. Ming Chengzu attached great importance to culture, recruited calligraphers and granted official positions, and promoted the practice of calligraphy.
Let's share the calligraphy works of the famous calligrapher Li Zhiwen in the Ming Dynasty.
Li Zhiwen (1603-1645), a native of Huating in Songjiang in the Ming Dynasty, a Jinshi of Chongzhen, with superb calligraphy, is as famous as Dong Qichang. In the second year of Shunzhi, the anti-Qing uprising, after the city was broken, he hanged himself, he was captured but still unyielding, and he still warned the Qing generals not to kill the people when he was dying. Although his calligraphy was praised, it was rarely passed down to the world due to the uprising. It is rumored that Dong Qichang secretly purchased and burned his works because he was jealous of his talents, but this may be a secondary. Li Zhiwen is the author of "Yuyutang Manuscript".
The calligrapher Li Zhiwen of the Ming Dynasty has excellent calligraphy skills, his calligraphy pen is strong, the font is beautiful, and he is deeply influenced by Dong Qichang, and the style of calligraphy is tranquil and fresh. His works not only show the artistic charm of calligraphy, but also reveal a profound cultural heritage and unique personal style. Li Zhiwen's characters are like his person, upright, generous and righteous, and his calligraphy works have also become a treasure for later generations.
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Cursive Chen Zilong Seven Words Quatrain Poetry Axis" appreciation
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Cursive Chen Zilong Seven Words Quatrain Poetry Axis" sprinkled with gold paper. Where the six elements. A total of sixty-three words. 123.3 cm in length and 52.5 cm in width. Collection of the Shanghai Museum. Published in the "Atlas of Famous Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty Calligraphy". Commentary: The vast and easy water of ancient Xiongzhou, the painting corner is full of towers. The five colors of the thistle door clouds are close at hand, and the bright moon is not worried. Signature: Li Zhiqing. Seals: Li Zhiwen Yin (Zhu), Cun My (White).
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Xingshu Fan Noodles" appreciation
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Xingshu Fan Noodles" Shunzhi two years of anti-Qing uprising, after the city was broken, he wanted to say goodbye to his family, and was inspired by hundreds of households. After being captured, he did not yield to righteousness and protected the people when he was dying. The people of Songjiang feel their loyalty and martyrdom, respect it as the city god of the house, and commemorate it with a statue. On every birthday, people hold grand temple fairs, and there is a custom of eating soy milk at night, all to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of Li Zhiwen.
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen appreciated the "Regular Book Fan Noodles Festival Linhuang Ting Jing".
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "regular script fan section of the Huang Ting Jing" fan page, paper, 54.5 cm in length and 17 cm in width, section in the Huang Ting Jing, made in 1645. Knowledge: Saving me and asking for knowledge: God's dwelling in the main room...... Hui Lang got the bed, which belongs to the rest of the line, because of the knowledge. Yi Youqing and Yue, Mao Jing Zhouci, Li to ask.
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Xingshu Vertical Scroll" appreciation
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen's "Xingshu Vertical Scroll" has smooth brushstrokes, strong and powerful, showing profound calligraphy skills. The rhyme between the words is vivid, not only the style of the ancients, but also into their own unique style, which can be called a treasure of calligraphy art.
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Xing Cursive Vertical Scroll" appreciation
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen's "Xing Cursive Vertical Scroll" works are swaying freely, and the pen and ink are smart. The handwriting is unrestrained and lawless, showing the calligrapher's profound skills and unique artistic style, leaving precious artistic treasures for future generations.
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Xingshu Vertical Scroll" appreciation
The work of the Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Beiwen's "Xingshu Vertical Scroll" uses ink on paper as the carrier, showing the unique charm of calligraphy art. The vertical scroll is 110.5 cm long and 33 cm wide, and is of a modest size for easy appreciation. The three seals "Li Zhiwen Yin" (Baiwen), "Cun Me" (Zhu Wen) and "Qi Tobacco Hall" (Zhu Wen) highlight the identity of the calligrapher and the place of creation. The title is "Li to be asked", which is concise and eye-catching, allowing people to know the author at a glance.
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Xingshu Fan Noodles" appreciation
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen's "Xingshu Fan Surface" fan is breathtakingly stunning with its exquisite calligraphy skills. On the notebook, 17 centimeters in length and 55 centimeters in width, although the size is small, but the pen is strong and the words are elegant. Li Zhiwen is free to write calligraphy, showing the profound charm of calligraphy art, which makes people can't help but admire.
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Walking Grass Standing Axis" appreciation
Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Xingcao Vertical Scroll", paper, 1625, 171.5 cm in length and 42 cm in width. Seal: Li waits for the seal, Qin Xiao is happy. Style: One of the twelve songs of the Western Expedition, the book of February. Lee asked.
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen appreciated and analyzed "Xingshu Tao Yuan Ming Drink Knot in the Human Environment".
The calligrapher Li Zhiwen of the Ming Dynasty "Xingshu Tao Yuan Ming Drink Knot in the Human Environment Vertical Axis" pen strength is strong, and the rhyme is vivid. Interpreting Tao Yuanming's poetry with calligraphy, integrating the feelings of the literati into the fragrance of ink, revealing a quiet and far-reaching realm between the lines.
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen appreciated the "Cursive Script with Three Pieces".
Li Zhiwen is one of the parts of "Cursive Script with Three Paintings".
The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Zhiwen "Cursive with Three Pieces", the pen walks the dragon and snake, and the ink rhyme is vivid. Each of the three works has its own characteristics, showing the unique cursive charm and profound artistic connotation of the calligrapher, leaving a valuable calligraphy wealth for future generations.
Li Zhiwen "Cursive Script with Three Pieces" Part 2
Li Zhiwen "Cursive Script with Three Pieces" Part 3
After admiring the 10 calligraphy works by the Ming Dynasty calligrapher Li Beiwen, I was deeply impressed by his unique style and exquisite skills. His calligraphy gestures are smooth and vivid, and each stroke reveals a profound calligraphy foundation. The works are both simple and innovative, showing Li Zhiwen's unique insights and profound attainments in calligraphy.
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