OUYANG XUN : MAÎTRE CALLIGRAPHE DE LA DYNASTIE TANG

Hello, from the memory of Ginko, I welcome you. A window on traditional Chinese culture. Ancient stories and their profound wisdom to offer inspiration to young and old. An invitation for a journey towards authenticity, goodness and tolerance. Ouyang Chun, calligrapher master of the Tang Dynasty. Ouyang Chun, born in 557 and died in 641, was the most important calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty. From the age of 13, he became the only support of his family when his father got involved in a revolt. He was adopted by a friend of his father and, having never had a great physical strength, became illiterate. He studied literature and history and was known for his passion for calligraphy, although he enjoyed a reputation for brilliant calligraphy, he never stopped looking for perfection. It is said that one day he noticed a calligraphy engraved on a stone stele buried under the weeds of a path, which fascinated him so much that he spent three consecutive days studying and copying the calligraphy. He was considered the best regular calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty. His calligraphy was characterized by simple but robust and abrupt lines, uniform and square lines, open and strong structures. At the time, the works of Ouyang Chun were considered as precious treasures, including by the people of Korea, who sent messengers to get the calligraphy of Ouyang Chun. His writing was brought to Japan by the founder of a branch of Japanese Buddhism. The Chinese anthology of Asahi Shimbu, the largest national Japanese daily, more than a century old, was made from the calligraphy of Ouyang Chun. From the memory of Ginko, thank you for listening to this podcast. It was a pleasure to meet you for other stories.