Poem in running script
1622
Dong Qichang was the ultimate art influencer of the late Ming Dynasty, and this 1622 scroll shows exactly why he dominated the scene. The characters dance down the surface in 'running script'—a style that’s faster and more fluid than standard block letters, capturing the artist's spontaneous energy. He wasn't just writing a poem; he was performing with a brush, blending literary meaning and visual rhythm into one seamless flow. It’s a masterclass in how Chinese calligraphy treats writing as high art, where the wild movement of the hand is just as important as the words themselves.
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