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    Ancient calligraphy exhibition catches modern eyes

    ByTrulyNews

    Dec 2, 2024
    Ancient calligraphy exhibition catches modern eyes
    Ancient calligraphy exhibition catches modern eyes
    The China National Academy of Painting holds the fifth exhibition of a series focusing on ancient characters. [Photo provided to trulynews.cn]

    In the year 992, Zhao Jiong, an emperor of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), ordered the compendiums of fine calligraphy from various dynasties in the royal collection. The featured pieces were engraved on stones as model calligraphy. This collection, called

    Chunhua Ge Tie

    , is known today as one of the most significant achievements in Chinese calligraphy.

    The compiling of

    Chunhua Ge Tie

    prompted the popularity of

    ke tie

    (engraved model calligraphy) at the time. The widespread practice of engraving model writing pieces on stones, or sometimes wooden blocks, allowed more people to study and make their own rubbings.