Running Script Calligraphy (xing shu) 17th-18th century

"Running Script Calligraphy (xing shu)" is a 17th-18th century work by Yang Bin (1650-1720) that is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The artwork showcases the artist's mastery of calligraphy, a highly regarded art form in Chinese culture. The piece demonstrates the fluidity and expressiveness of the running script style, where characters are connected with flowing lines. It is a captivating display of the beauty and power of written language.