Xu Beihong was a main character in promoting the reform of Chinese painting. In developing the traditions of combining poetry, calligraphy and painting, Xu had inherited the style of literary painters. He was a poet and a calligrapher.

Xu Beihong had a comperhensive study of Chinese and western art. He developed a new school of painting and penetrated deep into society. This is also reflected in his art of calligraphy.

[source:ebeijing.gov.cn]