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Characters - Above the Clouds
Characters - Above the Clouds
 

Characters - Above the Clouds

CHINA; Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), dated 1266; By Xutang Zhiyu; Running script; Ink on paper; Daitokuji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
The works of Chan calligraphers are generally straightforward and unrefined. Perhaps because they often intentionally overlook minute details, their styles are bold, brisk, and fluent. As such, this Chan work is considered impressive despite its imperfection. This aspect can be observed particularly in the character xiao" (clouds); because of its erratic structure