In order to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the famous scholar Xu Chengyao in the mainland, promote and inherit his precious spiritual wealth, further promote the inheritance and development of Huizhou culture, and enhance the influence and appeal of Huizhou culture, the Anhui China Huizhou Culture Museum and the Anhui Museum jointly held the "Tan Gan Liufang - Special Exhibition to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Mr. Xu Chengyao".
Xu Chengyao (1874-1946), the name of the Tang Dynasty, the name of the suspicious nunnery (盦), alias Qian Father (Fu), a native of Tangan Village, the name of the room "Mianqin Farewell", "Jin, Wei, Sui and Tang Forty Volumes of Scripture Writing Building", etc., is a famous poet, chronicler, cultural relics connoisseur, calligrapher, and educator in modern times. Bright and studious since childhood, well-read, Guangxu Jiachen (1904) Enke Jinshi, hand-picked Hanlin Academy, one of China's "last Hanlin". He has devoted his life to the protection and collection of cultural relics in Huizhou, and has written a lot of books and documents. He especially likes to collect calligraphy and paintings, inscriptions, Dunhuang scriptures, ancient books, etc.
In 2024, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Hui Cheng Yiu, we will review his life story and carry forward his cultural spirit with reverence. The exhibition selects nearly 100 pieces (sets) from the collections of the Anhui China Huizhou Cultural Museum and the Anhui Museum, and intends to divide it into two units: the Historical Addendum and the Ink Fragrance Qingyuan, so that the audience can feel his calligraphy art and collection achievements at the same time, gain an in-depth understanding of his life process, and absorb his spiritual strength in his unremitting pursuit of cultural protection and inheritance.
Appreciation of some of the exhibits
Collection of Anhui Museum
Thirty volumes of "Tales of Idle Stories".
The book is not divided into volumes
Collection of Anhui China Huizhou Cultural Museum
Xu Chengyao's calligraphy screen
Xu Chengyao's word couplet
Xu Chengyao's calligraphy screen
Xu Chengyao's calligraphy strip screen
Xu Chengyao's calligraphy strip screen
Xu Chengyao's word couplet
"Suspicious Poems" Volume A, Volume 1
Jiachen Enke (Xu Chengyao) will test a volume of ink papers
Exhibition Information:
Exhibition Title: "Tan Gan Liufang - Special Exhibition in Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Mr. Xu Chengyao"
Organizers:
Anhui China Huizhou Cultural Museum
Anhui Museum
Exhibition time: from now on - September 3
Exhibition Venue: Anhui China Huizhou Culture Museum Hall 2
Source: Anhui China Huizhou Cultural Museum