Nov 14, 2015 · Yan Zhenqing (顏真卿, 709–785) was a leading Chinese calligrapher and a loyal governor of the Tang Dynasty. His artistic accomplishment in Chinese calligraphy parallels the …

Yan Zhenqing is popularly held as the only calligrapher who paralleled Wang Xizhi, the "calligraphy sage" (書聖). He specialized in the regular ( kaishu 楷書) and cursive ( caoshu 草 …

Yan is best known for his style of calligraphy, which is characterized by its bold, powerful strokes and a strong sense of rhythm and movement. His work is often described as forceful and …

Amy McNair has written a splendid study of a major Tang dynasty (618–906) political figure, Yan Zhenqing (709–785), and the manner in which his reputation as a statesman and calligrapher …

Jun 2, 2023 · Yan’s calligraphic style. Along with Ouyang Xun (557 – 641 AD), Liu Gongquan (778 – 865 AD) and Zhao Mengfu (1254 – 1322 AD), Yan Zhenqing is known as one of the …

Yan Zhen Qing (709-785 CE) is sometimes known as the ‘second prophet’ of calligraphy. This status, just slightly behind Wang Xi Zhi, is more likely due to his later historical period than to …

Apr 21, 2024 · Yan Zhenqing’s calligraphy is known for its robustness and grandeur, and he was especially good at cursive and regular script. His vigorous handwriting, rigorous style, and …

5 days ago · Yan's self-cultivation of moderation trickled down into his calligraphy and art style. Prior to Yan, renowned calligrapher Wang Xizhi's style, which stressed gracefulness and a …

Yan Zhenqing (顏真卿, 709–785) was a leading Chinese calligrapher and a loyal governor of the Tang Dynasty. His artistic accomplishment in Chinese calligraphy parallels the greatest master …

May 8, 2025 · His regular script, with unique style and handwriting, is robust, muscular and grand and known as yanti (Yan style) to later generations. Yan left a great many calligraphic works, …