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Calligraphy is a symbol of Oriental culture. Chinese calligraphy has a very long history, with a long history of 4,000 to 5,000 years. In the long process of historical development, the Chinese nation has created a splendid and brilliant calligraphy culture, leaving countless artistic treasures for future generations. Historically, there have also been emperors who loved calligraphy in the Chinese dynasties, and have made great contributions to the development of Chinese calligraphy. Let me take you to appreciate the exquisite calligraphy works of the emperors of previous generations.
Liangwu Emperor Xiao Yan's handwriting. Emperor Xiao Yan of Liangwu (464–549 CE), a native of Zhongduli in Nanlanling (northwest of present-day Wujin District, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province), was the founder of the Southern Liang regime.
Cao Cao (Emperor Wu of Wei) handwriting. Cao Cao (155 – March 15, 220 CE), a native of Pei County (沛国谯县, in present-day Bozhou, Anhui Province). Outstanding military, literary and calligrapher of ancient China. Founder of the Cao Wei regime.
Sui Wen Emperor Yang Jian handwriting. Emperor Yang Jian of sui (21 July 541 – 13 August 604) was a native of present-day Huayin, Shaanxi. He was the founding emperor of the Sui Dynasty, reigning from the first year of the reign (581 AD) to the fourth year of Renshou (604 AD).
Handwriting of Li Shimin (Emperor Taizong of Tang). Li Shimin (28 January 598 – 10 July 649 CE), whose ancestral home was from Chengji, Longxi (present-day Qin'an, Gansu), was a native of Longxi Didao (present-day Lintao County, Gansu), and a third from Julu Commandery. He was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty (reigned 626–649), strategist, statesman and poet.
Li Zhi (Emperor Gaozong of Tang) handwritten "Monument to Li Impeachment of the Duke of Wu of The Emperor Yingzhen wu" is also called "Li Xun Monument". Emperor Gaozong of Tang (21 July 628 – 27 December 683) was the 3rd emperor of the Tang Dynasty (reigned 15 July 649 – 27 December 683).
Wu Zetian's book "Monument to the Prince of Shengxian". Wu Cao (武曌; 624 – December 16, 705) was a native of present-day Wenshui County, Shanxi Province. Reigned from 690 to 705 AD), the only orthodox female emperor in Chinese history, one of the longest-lived emperors, died at the age of 82.
Li Longji (Emperor Xuanzong of Tang) wrote the Shitai Filial Piety Classic. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (李隆基, 685 – 3 May 762) was the longest reigning emperor of the Tang Dynasty (reigned between 712 and 756 CE).
Li Hou mainly practiced grass ink. Li Yu (937–978 CE) was a native of Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. Song Jianlong ascended the throne in Jinling in the second year (961 AD) and reigned for 15 years, and was later known as Li Hou lord.
Song Huizong Zong Zhifang poem. Emperor Huizong of Song (2 November 1082 – 4 June 1135), emperor Xuanhe of song, reigned from 23 February 1100 – 18 January 1126, was a calligrapher and painter.
Emperor Gaozong of Song gave Yue Fei a batch of scrolls. Emperor Gaozong of Song (12 June 1107 – 9 November 1187) was a native of present-day Kaifeng, Henan. He reigned from 12 June 1127 to 24 July 1162.
Song Xiaozong Zhao Xuan's "Cursive Later Chibi Fu Scroll". Emperor Xiaozong of Song (宋孝宗赵昚; 27 November 1127 – 28 June 1194), a native of Xiuzhou (present-day Jiaxing, Zhejiang), reigned from 20 July 1162 – 18 February 1189.
Song Guangzong Zhao Wei "Five Words United Tuan Fan". Emperor Guangzong of Song (30 September 1147 – 17 September 1200) was a native of Qiantang County, Lin'an Province (present-day Hangzhou, Zhejiang), who reigned from 18 February 1189 to 24 July 1194.
Song Lizong Zhao Yun's "Poetry Tuan Fan on the Branches" calligraphy was produced in an instant. Emperor Lizong of Song (26 January 1205 – 16 November 1264), a native of Shanyin County, Shaoxing Province (present-day Shaoxing, Zhejiang), reigned from 17 September 1224 – 16 November 1264.
Zhu Yuanzhang (Ming Taizu) army thesis. Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang (21 October 1328 – 24 June 1398) was born in The Village of Zhongli Taiping in Haozhou (present-day Fengyang, Anhui). Founding Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (reigned 1368-1398 AD).
Emperor Jianwen's calligraphy was produced in an instant. Zhu Yunjiao (5 December 1377 –?) A native of Yingtianfu (present-day Nanjing, Jiangsu Province), he reigned for 4 years (1398-1402 AD) and was known as Emperor Jianwen.
Yongle Emperor calligraphy. Ming Chengzu Zhu Di (2 May 1360 – 12 August 1424), the 3rd emperor of the Ming Dynasty, reigned from 1402 to 1424 AD.
Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji's handwriting. Zhu Zhanji (1399–1435 CE), the eldest grandson of Ming Chengzu and the fifth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, reigned for 10 years from May 29, 1425 to January 31, 1435.
Xianzong Zhu Jianshen's "A Group of Harmony Map". Emperor Mingxianzong Zhu Jianshen (December 9, 1447 – September 9, 1487) was the 8th emperor of the Ming Dynasty, reigning from 1464 to 1487.
Xi Zong Zhu is inscribed by the school plaque. Emperor Zhu Youxiao of the Ming Dynasty (23 December 1605 – 30 September 1627) was the 15th emperor of the Ming Dynasty, reigning from 1620 to 1627.
Chongzhen handwriting. Zhu Youjian (February 6, 1611 – April 25, 1644) was the 16th emperor of the Ming Dynasty, reigning from October 2, 1627 to April 25, 1644.
Kangxi handwriting. Qing Shengzu Ai Xinjue Luo Xuan Ye (4 May 1654 – 20 December 1722), the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, reigned from 1661 to 1722 AD, with the era name "Kangxi". The Mongols called him Enkh Amugulang Khan, and the Tibetans called him "Emperor Wenshu".
Yongzheng calligraphy. Emperor Aisin Jueluo Yinchen (13 December 1678 – 8 October 1735), reigned from 1722 to 1735, was the fourth son of the Kangxi Emperor.
Qianlong handwriting. Ai Xin Jue Luo Hongli (September 25, 1711 – February 7, 1799), the sixth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, lasted 63 years and 4 months, was the longest reigning emperor and the longest-lived emperor in Chinese history.
Jiaqing handwriting. Emperor Renzong of the Qing Dynasty , A. 13 November 1760 – 2 September 1820 ) , formerly known as Yongyan , was the 7th emperor of the Qing Dynasty , reigning from 1796 to 1820 AD , with the era name "Jiaqing".
Daoguang handwriting. Emperor Xuanzong of the Qing Dynasty , Aisin Jueluo Minning ( September 16 , 1782 – February 25 , 1850 ) was the 8th emperor of the Qing Dynasty , with the era name Daoguang.
Tongzhi handwriting. The 8th Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Muzong of Qing, ai Xinjueluo Zaichun, used it for 13 years until the death of the Tongzhi Emperor on January 12, 1875.
Empress Dowager Cixi calligraphy. Cixi (November 29, 1835 – November 15, 1908) was a concubine of the Xianfeng Emperor and the biological mother of the Tongzhi Emperor. He was the de facto ruler of the late Qing Dynasty.
Guangxu handwriting. Ai Xin Jue Luo Zai Xiang, the 11th emperor of the Qing Dynasty, reigned from February 1875 to November 14, 1908 to his death.
Xuantong Emperor's handwriting.
Puyi handwriting. Ai Xin Jue Luo Puyi (February 7, 1906 – October 17, 1967), the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Xuantong Emperor, reigned twice from 1908 to 1912, from July 1, 1917 to July 12, 1917.