One-Five-One-Ten : ITen Masters of Contemporary Chinese Cursive Calligraphy Born in the 1950s presents a comprehensive view of contemporary Chinese cursive calligraphy through the works of ten distinguished artists. Born in the 1950s, this generation matured during a pivotal moment of cultural transformation, when tradition and modernity intersected in profound ways. Their artistic practices reflect both a deep inheritance of classical calligraphic traditions and a conscious engagement with contemporary expression.

Cursive script (cao shu), the most dynamic and expressive form in Chinese calligraphy, has long been associated with spontaneity, rhythm, and the embodiment of the artist’s inner state. In the hands of these masters, it becomes a site of continuous reinvention. Their works explore the tension between structure and freedom, discipline and gesture, history and innovation.

This volume brings together selected works from the exhibition, accompanied by artist biographies and contextual materials. It seeks not only to document an exhibition, but also to position this generation within the broader trajectory of Chinese calligraphy.

As an international publication, this book aims to introduce contemporary Chinese calligraphy to a global audience, offering an accessible yet thoughtful entry point into one of the most enduring and evolving art forms in East Asia.

《壹伍壹拾–五〇年代出生中国当代草书名家十人邀请展》画册，系统呈现了中国当代草书艺术的重要面貌。本书以十位出生于二十世纪五十年代的书法家为核心，他们成长于传统与现代交汇的时代，在书法转型的关键阶段逐步确立个人风格，成为当代草书发展的重要力量。

草书作为中国书法中最具表现力与自由精神的书体，在这代艺术家手中既延续古法，又不断突破。他们的创作在笔墨节奏、章法结构与精神表达之间展开多重探索，既承接”二王”以来的书写传统，也回应当代文化语境中的审美转变。

本书不仅收录展览中的代表作品，并配以艺术家简介与相关文献，力图从整体上呈现这一代书法家的艺术实践与文化位置。通过这些作品，我们得以重新理解草书在当代的可能性–它既是历史的回响，也是当下精神的显现。

作为一次面向国际的出版尝试，本画册旨在将中国当代书法引入更广阔的文化与学术视野之中，为海外读者提供进入中国书法艺术的一扇窗口。

Jingwei Zeng / 曾經緯

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