Calligraphy Classics Series Vol. 26: “Yue Yi Lun” & “Du Family Licheng” Miscellany

Two masterpieces by Empress Komyo, preserved in the Shosoin Repository. The brushwork is rich in variety and powerful, making them beloved by many. Because they are handwritten, the brush pressure, opening and closing, lubrication, and complex brush movements are clearly visible, making them a must-have for any student of calligraphy. Almost every character is accompanied by a detailed and thorough model, with a modern translation (the Toka Ritsusei Zatsusho Yoryo is an abridged translation), explanations of character shape and stroke order, and introductions to sections suitable for copying.

Table of Contents

Lakuyi Lun / Du Jia Licheng's Miscellaneous Books Summary / Modern Japanese Translation / Commentary / Du Jia Licheng's Miscellaneous Books Summary Illustrations (omitted parts) / Character Shape and Stroke Order / For Creating Calligraphy Works (Parts Suitable for Copying)