Literary and aesthetic integration in the calligraphic art of tang dynasty tombs in shandong province

• Xu, Chong ^[1]
  1. [1] Krirk University

     Krirk University

     Tailandia

     
• Localización: Artseduca, ISSN-e 2254-0709, Nº. 36, 2023, págs. 340-355
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Tombstone inscriptions had significant cultural and artistic value in ancient Chinese society, particularly in the context of stone carvings found in the Shandong region. These inscriptions serve as a testament to the literary and aesthetic traditions prevalent throughout that era. This research enhances the significance of studying tombstones by examining the writing characteristics, artistic features, and other aspects associated with them. Specifically, it focuses on the tombstones from the Tang Dynasty in Shandong province, investigating their shapes, styles, and texts, as well as the underlying information they convey. Additionally, it explores the fusion of literary and aesthetic elements in the tombstones, highlighting their artistic significance. Tombstone inscriptions typically exhibit a more professional tone and convey the sympathies of the descendants. These inscriptions are commonly rendered in various calligraphic forms such as seal script, official script, regular script, and running script. Every historical period is associated with its own unique calligraphic style and artistic traits. The Tang Dynasty witnessed the emergence of various calligraphers, each with their own unique artistic styles. This phenomenon contributed to the integration of literature and aesthetics, resulting in the development of diverse forms and styles over the coaurse of historical and cultural progress.