Calligraphy Research On The Preface Of Cliff Tombs During The Eastern Han Dynasty Of Sichuan

Cliff tombs is a unique local funeral customs during the Eastern Han Dynasty in Sichuan province. the preface on the cliff tombs are a product of the society, which advocates grand funeral and tries to build up an image of the dead. The calligraphy form of the preface possesses the typical characteristics of official script in the Han Dynasty.Besides, it has unique style-thin and powerful lines, nexus of contracts without limits, coordinating the layout according to the shape of each word-with a lot of fun. But it doesn’t have "silkworm head Dovetail", which exists in the typical official script in the Han dynasty. Lines are with same thickness. The beginning and ending of each line are circular. There is no lifting up or down while writing. It is filled with the rhythm and fun due to it carved into the mountain. This shows the rusticity, frankness and free-spirited fantastic expectations of folk artists.The calligraphy on the preface of cliff tombs during the Eastern Han Dynasty of Sichuan became a unique calligraphy category of Han Dynasty as a present of common official script-with rich content, a variety of forms and high artistic value. It is profound in historical value and academic value. However, people have no enough understanding, attention and research on it. In view of this, this article explains the times, characteristic of the calligraphy on the preface of cliff tombs and differences or similarities from other stone carvings. It is the calligraphy on the preface of cliff tombs during the Eastern Han Dynasty of Sichuan, which shows the artistic qualities, artistic value and inspiration to contemporary calligraphy. What’s more, it provides more abundant historical data for the inheritance and development of calligraphy.