Large Character Calligraphy

Large Character Calligraphy

　　　Large Character Calligraphy is a unique branch of traditional Chinese calligraphy art, referring to the art of writing large characters. Historically known as "Shu Shu" (署书), it was initially used for cliff inscriptions or titles on palace gate lintels. The "China Large Character Calligraphy Art Research Association," initiated and prepared by local calligrapher Zhang Baicheng, was established in 1997, with Mr. Zhang elected as the association's president. In his creations, he emphasizes expressive strokes and the integration of form and meaning, conveying a bold spirit as vast as clouds emerging from the desert and sweeping across the land. He closely combines calligraphy with qigong, producing eight large characters — "龙" (dragon), "飞" (fly), "凤" (phoenix), "舞" (dance), "家" (home), "福" (blessing), "神" (divine), and "寿" (longevity) — that exude a sense of vigor, simplicity, and thickness. The momentum and power of his work are considered unparalleled in the calligraphy world. His works are found all over China and have spread as far as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy.