“Cold Food Observance Manuscript” (寒食帖) by Su Shi: A Masterpiece of Cursive Anguish
Introduction: Tears on Paper Why This Matters:In 1082, exiled poet Su Shi created what’s now called “China’s third greatest cursive script“ – not with perfect brushstrokes, but with wine-stained paper and shaky handwriting. This is art born from political persecution. Key Terms: I. The Manuscript as a Time Machine Physical Details That Speak Feature Significance Modern Equivalent…