Concept information
Preferred term
chaos script
Definition
- This is an expressive and highly unconventional calligraphic style invented by Wang Dongling 王冬龄 (b. 1945). It is characterized by overlapping, intertwined, and barely intelligible characters, creating a dynamic and abstract composition. Strokes cross and merge unpredictably, prioritizing artistic expression, movement and spontaneity over readability.
Broader concept
Alternative Terms
乱书
Chinese
luanshu
chaotic-writing
English
entangled calligraphy
messy calligraphy
Source
- Vigneron, Frank. 2019. “From Antiquarianism to Chaos Script.” In 2019 Shu feishu: Hangzhou guoji xiandai shufa yishu jie lunwen 2019书·非书:杭州国际现代书法艺术节论文 (Writing Non-Writing: Hangzhou International Modern Calligraphy Festival 2019),’ edited by J. Xu and D.L. Wang, vol. 1, 118–131. Hangzhou: China Academy of Art Press.
Belongs to group
In other languages
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luanshu
Chinese
URI
http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/chaos_script
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