Xu Wei · The ‘Cao Shu’ Poetry Scroll (Cursive Script Poetry Scroll)

朝代：明（公元1368年-公元1644年）

名称：草书诗卷

作者：徐渭（公元1521年-公元1593年）

简介：

徐渭擅行草，点画纷披，章法如卷席，满纸烟云，摄人心魄。其作品气象博大，以意为笔，以情为书，很少拘泥于传统和时尚，徐氏那激动的情怀以及无奈的心境都刻划在其书法上。此作为晚明书坛之大草代表，现藏上海博物馆。

书体：草书

Dynasty: Ming (1368 – 1644)

Calligrapher: Xu Wei (1521 – 1593)

Overview: Xu Wei is renowned for mastering the ‘Xing Cao’ calligraphy style. Scholars associate his works with a fluid scroll spreading out to surprise your eyes with an eloquent profile effortlessly. Xu’s masterpieces captivated the audience by his mastery and enthusiasm in caligraphy. His works boast a strong sense of ingenuity, in terms of sentimental value, hence distancing himself from the confines of tradition and contemporary. Xu cleverly portrayed his stirring emotions through his brushstrokes. The ‘Cao Shu’ Scroll is now a highly treasured exhibit at Shanghai Museum.

Calligraphy Style: Cao Shu