Two Poems 1271 - 1368

"Two Poems" is a calligraphic artwork created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1271 and 1368. It features a series of black ink characters, each executed with precision and grace, on a pale, off-white background. The work's long, horizontal format is typical of traditional Chinese calligraphy, allowing the viewer to appreciate the rhythmic flow and nuanced strokes of the brushwork. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a glimpse into the art of calligraphy, a highly esteemed form of visual art in East Asian cultures, that has been practiced and admired for centuries.