Lu Zhongnan Calligraphy | A Nine-Storied Terrace Rises from a Heap of Earth Chinese Regular Script Artwork, Quote from Tao Te Ching

Description

Product Overview

This is an original regular‑script calligraphy piece by Lu Zhongnan, a prestigious contemporary Chinese calligrapher. The artwork bears the timeless maxim from Tao Te Ching: 九层之台，起于累土；千里之行，始于足下. The verse delivers profound ancient Chinese wisdom: a nine‑storied terrace rises from accumulated earth, and a journey of a thousand li begins with the very first step. It reminds us that all remarkable achievements are built from steady, incremental efforts. Ideal for wall decoration in studies, offices, business lounges, high‑end residences, and as a premium cultural collectible & gift for art lovers worldwide.

Artist Introduction

Lu Zhongnan (born December 1950, Wuhan, ancestral home: Jiyuan, Henan). He is a celebrated Chinese calligrapher who receives special government allowance from the State Council of China. He serves as Director‑Member of Chinese Calligraphers Association, Vice‑Chairman of Hard‑Pen Calligraphy Committee and Member of Regular‑Script Committee of CCA. He was a member of the 10th and 11th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Research Librarian & Director of Design Division at the Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution.

Lu Zhongnan is widely recognized for his regular script (Kaishu). His calligraphy inherits the traditions of Ouyang Xun’s O‑style regular script, enhanced with greater weightiness and solidness. He masters both small‑character works and large‑character calligraphy, and has inscribed plaques for numerous public institutions across China. His artworks are collected by national museums, state guest houses and Chinese overseas embassies.

Application Scenarios

Wall art for home: study, tea room, private residence Decoration for high‑end club, office, business reception space Cultural collection, business gift, cross‑cultural art souvenir.