Zhang Qian Stele: An Anthology (A Treasury of Chinese Calligraphy)/张迁碑（中华碑帖精粹）...

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Zhang Qian Stele

An Anthology (A Treasury of Chinese Calligraphy)/张迁碑（中华碑帖精粹）

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China National Publications Import & Export C
01 February 2019

The Arts: General & Reference

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""Treasures of Clerical Script from Han Dynasty Stele Rubbings

中国汉代碑帖隶书书法

The Zhang Qian Stele, fully titled Eulogy for Former Lord Zhang, Former Chief of Gucheng and Magistrate of Dangyin of the Han Dynasty, was erected in 186 AD during the reign of Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Gucheng County, Dong Commandery (present-day southwest of Pingyin County, Shandong Province). It was unearthed in the early Ming Dynasty and is now housed in the eastern corridor of the Dai Temple in Tai'an. The stele was commissioned by former subordinates of Zhang Qian, who had been promoted from Chief of Gucheng to Magistrate of Dangyin, to commemorate his administrative achievements and moral integrity.

The Zhang Qian Stele represents a pivotal transition in Chinese calligraphy, inheriting the stylistic elements of seal script and clerical script while foreshadowing the development of Wei-style stele calligraphy. Its brushwork retains the charm of both seal and clerical scripts, yet also hints at the emergence of regular script. During the revival of stele studies in the Qing Dynasty, the calligraphic value of the Zhang Qian Stele was rediscovered and celebrated. Prominent calligraphers such as Yi Bingshou, Ruan Yuan, Wu Rangzhi, He Shaoji, and Shen Zengzhi left behind notable copies of this stele. Alongside the Cao Quan Stele, it is regarded as a canonical example of clerical script.

The stele is characterized by its predominantly square brushstrokes, which incorporate rounded elements, achieving a balance of rustic simplicity and dynamic subtlety. The strokes are robust and unadorned, conveying an archaic elegance infused with vitality. Its structure is compact and meticulously arranged, with careful attention to the balance between inked and uninked spaces-creating a rhythm of expansive openness and dense intricacy. The characters often feature a top-heavy form, with components cleverly interlocked and harmoniously aligned, resulting in a composition full of idiosyncratic charm. The overall layout is dynamic and varied, with clear row spacing and irregular character spacing, enhancing its visual appeal.

《张迁碑》，全称《汉故谷城长荡阴令张君表颂》，东汉灵帝中平三年（一八六）立于东郡谷城县（今山东平阴县西南）。明初出土，今置泰安岱庙东廊房里。《张迁碑》是原谷城长张迁改任荡阴令后，由谷城故吏集资为其建立的功德碑，记录了张迁的政绩和德望。

《张迁碑》上承篆隶下启魏碑，既有篆隶笔意，又有楷书意味。清代碑学兴起，《张迁碑》的书法价值被重新发现，伊秉绶、阮元、吴让之、何绍基、沈曾植等人，皆有临摹作品传世。《张迁碑》与《曹全碑》一起，成为隶书典范。《张迁碑》用笔以方为主，方中寓圆，拙中生巧，静中有动。笔画质朴厚重，淳古而不乏生趣。结体方整严密，计白当黑，疏可走马，密不透风。字形上大下小，错综揖让，多有奇趣。章法灵动多变，行距清晰，字距参差。

By: 中华书局编辑部
Imprint: China National Publications Import & Export C
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9787101135350
ISBN 10: 7101135358
Pages: 42
Publication Date: 01 February 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active