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The Upright Brush: Yan Zhenqing's Calligraphy and Song Literati Politics

By Amy McNair

Book information

Publisher
University of Hawai'i Press
Year
1998
ISBN
0824819225, 9780824819224
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8839703 bytes)
Pages
272\197
Time added
2020-03-03 22:29:54

Description

Arguing for the political rather than purely aesthetic basis for Yan Zhenqing's (709-785) reputation in Chinese calligraphy, the text posits that it was due to a handful of influential and well-educated men in the 11th century, who sought advancement by associating themselves with Yans' reputation. Contents List of Figures Acknowledgments Introduction The Politics of Calligraphy Yan Zhenqing's Illustrious Background and Early Career The Nest Tipped and the Eggs Overturned: The An Lushan Rebellion Partisan Politics at the Postrebellion Court From Daoist Inscriptions to Daoist Immortal Buddhist Companions and Commemoration The Late Style of Yan Zhenqing Confucian Martyrdom Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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