In the history of literature, Taige style was a school of poetry popular among the upper bureaucrats in the early Ming Dynasty, especially during Yongle and Chenghua years. The content of the works is mostly eulogizing and ethics, reflecting the life of the upper-level bureaucrats. Pursuing elegance and integrity in art, but mediocre, with little positive content. Representative writers are Yang Pu and Yang Pu, who are called "Yang in the third day of the Ming Dynasty", because all three of them are former cabinet college students, hence the name "Taige Style".
Tiger style characteristics
In the field of French calligraphy, Taige is a regular script. It rose in the early Ming Dynasty and reached its peak in Yongle period. Because it is widely used in pavilions and courtyards, it is called "Taige style". Black, smooth, square, round and even in size are all excellent works.
The popularity of Taige style is intrinsically related to the personal preference of the emperor at that time and the criteria for selecting scholars in imperial examinations, forming a social aesthetic trend. The person who is best at this style is Shen Du.