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	Yan Zhenqing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Yan Zhenqing (Simplified Chinese: 顏真卿; Traditional Chinese: 顏真卿; pinyin: Yán Zhēnqīng) (709 – 785) was a leading Chinese calligrapher and a loyal governor of the Tang Dynasty.
		Yan Zhenqing was born in Linyi of Shandong Province to a reputed academic family which served the court for many generations.
		Yan Zhenqing’s style assimilated the essence of the past five hundred years, and almost all the calligraphers after him were more or less influenced by him.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yan_Zhenqing (1537 words)

	Yan Zhenqing -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Yan Zhenqing () ((additional info and facts about 709) 709 – (additional info and facts about 785) 785) was a leading Chinese (Someone skilled in penmanship) calligrapher and a loyal governor of the (Any of various coarse seaweeds) Tang dynasty.
		Yan Zhenqing was born in Linyi of (additional info and facts about Shandong Province) Shandong Province to a reputed academic family which served the court for many generations.
		In 734, at the age of 22, Yan Zhenqing qualified from the national wide (additional info and facts about imperial examination) imperial examination and was granted the title of Jin Shi (roughly equivalent to (additional info and facts about doctoral degree) doctoral degree).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/y/ya/yan_zhenqing.htm (1537 words)

	Forest of Stone Steles Museum Xian
		Yan Zhenqing was only 44 years old when he inscribed this stele.
		The inscription on this stele was both composed and written by Yan Zhenqing at the age of 71 in the 4th year of Dali (779 AD) of Tang Dynasty.
		The inscription on the Yan Family Temple Stele was both composed and written by Yan Zhenqing himself in the first year of Jianzhong (780AD) of the Tang Dynasty, with the heading of the stele written by Li Yangbing in seal script.
	www.cnhomestay.com /city/xian/forest.htm (6537 words)

	Individualist Styles
		Yan Zhenqing (709-785 AD) was a leading figure among loyalists to the Tang throne during the politically turbulent eighth century.
		Although the majority of calligraphers during the Tang period made their most distinctive contributions to the development of a mature standard or regular script, the cursive script type would in time be the most favored for its ability to express the individual calligrapher's aesthetic preferences and inner character.
		The content of the letter written by Yan Zhenqing, left, recounts the political circumstances under which his nephew was executed.
	depts.washington.edu /chinaciv/callig/7calindv.htm (1005 words)

	Aging Permission Credits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The calligraphy is by Yan Zhenqing (709-785 CE).
		They read: "In 755, An Lushan captured Luoyang [the secondary or eastern capital of the Tang] and the next year he captured Changan [the main capital of the dynasty]." The hymn was written in 761, two years before the end of the rebellion.
		Yan was also one of the greatest Tang calligraphers.
	www.chinainstitute.org /educators/curriculum/dufu/popup.html (225 words)

	What´s written on my necktie ? - Chinese-forums.com
		Very roughly, it is a draft letter written by the great Tang Dynasty calligrapher Yan Zhenqing (顏真卿), who was also appointed the Duke of Lu (魯郡公), to a high official named Guo (郭僕射, 僕射 being the title), pointing out the latter's wrongdoings, i.e.
		Yan Zhenqing was born in the county of Wannian (萬年縣) in Jiangxi province (江西省) during the Tang Dynasty (唐朝 618AD to 907AD).
		Yan Zhenqing helped the Government and had An Lushan's rebellion crushed.
	www.chinese-forums.com /showthread.php?t=3790 (505 words)

	Yan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The vibrant Vietnamese shrimp rolls Yan is about to bite are served with a coconut sauce.
		For the Chinese Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period state, see Yan (state); for the Chinese Sixteen Kingdoms state, see Later Yan.
		The Yan are an alien race in the Wing Commander science fiction series.
	hallencyclopedia.com /Yan (405 words)

	Yan Zhenqing Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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	YANTY6 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Yan Zhenqing: TANG YAN ZHENQING SHU JI ZHI WEN GAO.
		(The Draft Obituary for his Nephew by Yan Zhenqing of the Tang).
		Excellent reproductions of one of the most famous pieces of cursive calligraphy in existence, by the figure usually credited with establishing an authoritative style of regular script, Yan Zhenqing (709-785).
	www.hanshan.com /g/YANTY6.HTM (60 words)

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		Before Yan Zhenqing formed his own calligraphic system, most calligraphers had followed or imitated the calligraphy of Wang Xizhi and his son, Wang Xianzhi.
		The atmosphere of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphy may be compared to the imposing appearance of a marshal, or it is as majestic as a sovereign ruler.
		Yan calligraphy is as robust as the sun.
	www.chinavoc.com /arts/calligraphy/elem_know.asp (1143 words)

	artnet.com: Resource Library: Yan Zhenqing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Yan Zhenqing [Yen Chen-ch’ing; zi Qingchen; Lu Gong]
		His family, members of the gentry, moved within Shandong from the north to the south, giving him an acquaintance with the different cultural traditions of both areas.
		After the early death of his father he was educated by his uncle, Yan Yuansun.
	www.artnet.com /library/09/0926/T092694.asp (229 words)

	Tang dynasty Chinese calligraphy history - Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Artist Net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In the middle Tang, there came a great calligrapher, Yan Zhenqing.
		Yan Zhenqing stated how his teacher, Zhang Xu taught him the method of writing.
		He also pointed out that the calligraphy should looks like drawing on sand with awl and seal on mud.
	english.zgshj.com /2005/3-26/14350536438.html (370 words)

	Diary for sye
		She shows how his prominent position was made for him in the eleventh century by a handful of influential men, highly educated in philosophy, literature, and art, who sought to advance their own position by associating themselves with Yan's reputation for uprightness.
		Equating style with personality, they adopted Yan's calligraphic style as a way to clothe themselves in his persona.
		They collected and copied his works, incorporated elements of his style into their own original and striking art, and celebrated his incorruptable reputation and forceful style as the finest model in their critical writings on art.
	www.advogato.org /person/sye/diary.html?start=231 (2730 words)

	Chinese calligraphy master Yan Zhenqing
		His brother, Yan Aiqing, and nephew, Yan Jiming, was caught by An Lushan.
		An Lushan kill Yan Aiqing and Yan Jiming cruelly.
		When Yan Zhenqing heard the news, he was filled with grief and indignation.
	wavedancing.net /calligrapher/yanzhenqing.htm (356 words)

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		Tang Dynasty Calligraphy by Yan Qin Li Bei
		The stone rubbing calligraphy of Yan Qin Li Bei was written by Yan Zhenqing in 779 AD and excavated in October 1922 in Chang’an City known today as Xi’an.
		Yan Zhenqing (709-785 AD) was an expert calligrapher during the Tang Dynasty and built the stone for his great-grandfather.
	www.clearharmony.net /daily/200310/20031023daily.html (775 words)

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		In the history of Chinese calligraphy, few are more famous than the eighth-century statesman Yan Zhenqing (709-785).
		In this book, the author argues for the political rather than purely aesthetic basis for Yang Zhenqing's reputation.
		In addition to being an artistic biography of Yang Zhenqing, this work focuses on several calligraphic masterpieces, ranging from the written draft of the eulogy for his nephew to the rugged grandeur of his cliff engravings.
	www.paragonbook.com /html/browsesubj/fullcitation.cfm?item=4645 (103 words)

	Die chinesische Teekultur (CRI) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Der bekannte Kalligraph Yan Zhenqing, Begründer des Yan-Stils, war zum Beispiel Lu Yus guter Freund.
		Yan Zhenqing, Lu Yu und der Mönch Jiao Ran, diese drei wirkten in Huzhou zusammen.
		Der Entwurf stammte von Lu Yu, Jiao Ran widmete dem Pavillon ein Gedicht, Yan Zhenqing kal ligraphierte das Gedicht und verewigte es in einer Steinstele.
	de1.chinabroadcast.cn /other/teekultur/62.htm (406 words)

	Calligraphy - Books, journals, articles @ The Questia Online Library
		by...McNairs The Upright Brush: Yan Zhenqings Calligraphy and Song Literati Politics is a well-researched...analysis of the relationship between calligraphy and politics.
		The Upright Brush: Yan Zhenqing's Calligraphy and Song Literati Politics
		The Upright Brush: Yan Zhenqings Calligraphy and Song Literati Politics by...The Upright Brush: Yan Zhenqings Calligraphy and Song Literati Politics.
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	China Information-Culture and Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Tang Dynasty was a brilliant age of calligraphy.
		Ouyang Xun, Chu Suiliang, Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan were the great master calligraphers of that time, and their works have been models for students of calligraphy to this day.
		Some works are called works “seeking the roots,” for example, Red Sorghum by Mo Yan, Black Steed by Zhang Chengzhi, Snuff-Bottle by Deng Youmei and Besieged by Liu Heng.
	www.asia-planet.net /china/culture-art.htm (6162 words)

	phorum - Chinese Culture Forum at Asiawind - genealogy of calligrapher Yan Zhen Qing
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		The genealogy of the great calligrapher of Tang dynasty, Yan ZhenQing was found in Chixi, a small town of northern Fujian with 90% people surnamed Yan.
		His strong calligraphy is a model for almost all who practice calligraphy.
	www.asiawind.com /forums/read.php?f=2&t=638&a=1 (77 words)

	Inglis-Syllabus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Tang Dynasty: Yan Zhenqing (709-784), Stele of the Stupa Prabhutaratna of Buddha (Duobao ta bei).
		Tang Dynasty: Yan Zhenqing, Draft of a Eulogy for a Dead Nephew, dated 752.
		McNair, Amy, The Upright Brush: Yan Zhenqing's Calligraphy and Song Literati Politics.
	www.unc.edu /~wli/CEG/simmons/Inglis-Syllabus.html (2283 words)

	Yan Zhenqing ( - ) Artwork Images, Exhibitions, Reviews
		Yan Zhenqing (1917 -) Biography, Artwork Images, Exhibitions, Reviews
		Find in a Library: The upright brush : Yan Zhenqings calligraphy and Song literati politics
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	Yelü Chucai: Poem of Farewell to Liu Man (1989.363.17) \| Object Page \| Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This poem, his only extant autograph, shows boldly angular characters written in a simple yet imposing style.
		The blunt monumental calligraphy recalls that of another eminent statesman, Yan Zhenqing (709–785), who wrote as though "inscribing stone with a stylus."
		This poem is a plea for humanitarian rule.
	www.metmuseum.org /toah/hd/ssong/hod_1989.363.17.htm (147 words)

	Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Art of China
		Ku kung po wu yüan ts’ang hsin shih ch’i shih tai yü ch’i t’u lu = Neolithic Jades in the Collection of the National Palace Museum.
		s Ph.D. thesis, the work analyzes the calligraphy of Yan Zhenqing (709-785) and his style which had profound influence on the Northern Song Neo-Confucian literati.
		Chinese calligraphy and Chinese books, the two important embodiments of Chinese civilization, and their evolving relationship through Chinese history are discussed together, thus useful for understanding of Chinese books.
	www.si.edu /resource/faq/freersac/chinaart.htm (4440 words)

	Upright Brush: Yan Zhenqings Calligraphy And Song Literati Politics; Author: Mcnair, Amy; Paperback (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Upright Brush: Yan Zhenqings Calligraphy And Song Literati Politics; Author: Mcnair, Amy; Paperback
		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.
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	Huaisu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		People like to put Zhang Xu and Husaisu together in saying "The crazy Zhang and the wild Su".
		Huaisu studied calligraphy from the great Tang Dynasty calligrapher Yan Zhenqing and learned the brush styles of Zhang Xu from Yan.
		In this way, Huaisu inherited and developed the cursive hand innovation started by Zhang Xu and made a very significant contribution in the history of the Chinese calligraphy.
	www.buddhistdoor.com /bdoor/0206/sources/huaisu.htm (326 words)

	CICC CURRENTS -- September/October, No. 38 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ironically, in later centuries this self-revelatory style became a widely imitated formula.
		"If Yan Zhenqing's style is not beautiful, how did he earn such an eminent place in the history of calligraphy?" is the seeming paradox that McNair sets out to explain in this volume.
		In so doing, she gives a complete biography of Yan (709-785), including his successful early career in the capital, Chang'an (modern Xi'an), and his subsequent disgrace when leading the defense of the Tang court in a period of rebellion (755-762).
	www.taipei.org /teco/cicc/currents/9-1098/book.htm (541 words)

	Chinese Calligraphy Exchange - Noh-reason.com
		Best results are attained by printing from a graphics program such as Microsoft Paint.
		This copy of Yan Zhenqing's Duo Bao Ta Gan Ying Bei inscription originally came from the Hong Kong Art and Collectibles website.
		It has been processed for use as a calligraphy model.
	shufawest.us /models (210 words)

	Xue Jian's Calligraphy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Xue Jian's pieces are in the calligraphic style of Yan Zhenqing
		While the characters are bold, done with a wet, fully-loaded brush, each one still has space in which to breathe producing a composition of overall harmony.
		Description: hanging scroll; ink on paper (kai script); inscribed and signed by the artist; two artist's seals; calligraphy after the style of Yan Zhenqing
	home.flash.net /~cameron/calligraphy/xuejian/xuejian.htm (143 words)

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