Concept information
Preferred term
wild cursive script
Definition
- This is an extremely and highly expressive form of cursive script pioneered by Zhang Xu during the Tang Dynasty. It features wild, unrestrained brushstrokes that push the limits of legibility, emphasizing the dynamic movement of the brush.
Broader concept
Alternative Terms
kuangcao
Chinese
狂草
mad cursive
English
Source
- Fong, Wen C., and James C. Y. Watt. 1996. Possessing the Past: Treasures from the National Palace Museum, Taipei. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Belongs to group
In other languages
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狂草
Chinese
URI
http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/wild_cursive_script
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