Xikyosho Successive Famous Family Monuments Classic Chinese Calligraphy Used

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Xikyosho Successive Famous Family Monuments Classic Chinese Calligraphy Used Key Features This book is part of the "Historical Masters' Stele Classics" series published by Anhui Fine Arts Publishing House, edited by Chen Dunzhi. It features the famous stone inscription "Xixia Song" from the Eastern Han Dynasty, carved in 171 AD during the Jian Ning era. The inscription, officially titled "Han Wu Capital Governor of Hanyang, Li Xi's Xixia Song," consists of 20 lines and 385 characters. It is preserved on a cliff face on Tianjing Mountain in Cheng County, Gansu Province. The content praises Governor Li Xi of Wudu District for his achievements in carving a difficult mountain path. "Xixia Song" is considered one of the "Three Han Songs," alongside "Shimen Song" and "Ge Song." Its calligraphy style is described as "well-structured, majestic, and elegant," and has been highly praised by scholars such as Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao. Recognized as a masterpiece of Han clerical script, it is an excellent resource for learning regular script. Product Details: Publisher: Anhui Fine Arts Publishing House Editor: Chen Dunzhi ISBN: 9787539874067 Series: Historical Masters' Stele Classics Publication Date: February 1, 2017 Language: Simplified and Traditional Chinese Pages: 61 Size: B4 (35.0 x 24.2 x 0.6 cm) Weight: 410g Please note this is an imported product. Due to age, some items may show signs of aging even if not used, especially in older editions. We will confirm the condition for h

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