Northern Dynasties stele; calligraphy model
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general term for Northern Dynasties (386-581 CE) stele inscriptions, characterized by strict structure and strong brushwork, regarded as a model for calligraphy
Specifically refers to the monumental stone inscriptions of the Northern Wei, Eastern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Qi, and Northern Zhou dynasties. The style is characterized by its square, angular structure and powerful, decisive strokes, serving as a crucial bridge between clerical script (lishu) and regular script (kaishu).
Wèi魏
bēi碑
shì是
nán南
běi北
cháo朝
shí时
qī期
de的
zhòng重
yào要
wén文
huà化
yí遗
chǎn产
。
Wei stele inscriptions are an important cultural heritage of the Northern and Southern Dynasties period.
Tā他
de的
shū书
fǎ法
dé得
lì力
yú于
wèi魏
bēi碑
，
bǐ笔
lì力
xióng雄
jiàn健
。
His calligraphy benefits from Wei stele models, featuring vigorous and robust brushwork.
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Lóng龙
mén门
shí石
kū窟
bǎo保
cún存
le了
dà大
liàng量
jīng精
měi美
de的
wèi魏
bēi碑
。
The Longmen Grottoes preserve a large number of exquisite Wei stele inscriptions.
Xué学
xí习
kǎi楷
shū书
de的
rén人
cháng常
cháng常
cóng从
wèi魏
bēi碑
zhōng中
jí汲
qǔ取
yíng营
yǎng养
。
Those who study regular script often draw nourishment from Wei stele inscriptions.