Qin and Han · Calligrapher

Du Du 杜度

Attested AD 25 - AD 88

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Du Du was a Calligrapher.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 25 to AD 88 杜度
Directly stated · Book of Liang 35, passage 193

Learning and skills

Skill calligraphy 書
Directly stated · Book of Liang 35, passage 193

References in the histories

Book of Liang, Chapter 35Volume 35: Xiao Zike; Xiao Zifan; Xiao Zixian; Xiao Ziyun · 1 passage

其書迹雅爲高祖所重，嘗論子雲書曰：「筆力勁駿，心手相應，巧逾杜度，美過崔寔，當與元常並驅爭先。」 His calligraphic traces were elegantly valued by the Emperor, who once discussed Ziyun's writing, saying, "Brush strength vigorous and fleet, heart and hand in accord; skill surpassing Du Du, beauty exceeding Cui Shi—he ought to race neck and neck with You."