Chinese Calligraphy: Calligraphy in the Tang Dynasty
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Rubbing of Stele Inscription in the Taoist Immortal Mogu, By Yan Zhenqing, Tang dynasty, dated 771 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
April 23, 2013 (Tue) - June 9, 2013 (Sun)This part introduces the essence of calligraphy handed down to the present, through centuries of dynastic change and the rises and falls of different peoples.This exhibition provides an overview of calligraphy that focuses on four master calligraphers of the Tang dynasty, while also introducing features of seal and clerical scripts.
Current exhibit includes:
Inscription on Stele, By Xuanzong, Tang dynasty, dated 745
Inscriptions on Three Tombs, By Li Yangbing, Tang dynasty, dated 767
Rubbing of Stele Inscription at a Spring near the Jiucheng Palace, "Jiuchenggong liquan ming", By Ouyang Xun, Tang dynasty, dated 632 (Private collection)
Rubbing of Inscribed Memorial Addresses to Tang Empress, By Chu Suiliang, Tang dynasty, dated 649 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Rubbing of Inscription of Funeral Oration for a Nephew, By Yan Zhenqing, Tang dynasty, dated 758 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Rubbing of Stele Inscription in the Taoist Immortal Mogu, By Yan Zhenqing, Tang dynasty, dated 771 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)