Abstract: Based on the aesthetic theory of stelology in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), this paper makes a comprehensive comparative analysis and discussion on the origin, social background, stone carving technology, calligraphy style and structure stippling of two steles - Wang Jianzhi's epitaph and Cuan Baozi's stele - and tries to elaborate on the expression methods of calligraphy art in the steles in the Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420). Through the aesthetic theory of stele study in the Qing Dynasty and the analysis of the aesthetic interest of calligraphy practice, we can explore the enlightenment of stele calligraphy in the Wei and Jin dynasties on contemporary calligraphy creation.

Key words: Wang Jianzhi's epitaph, Cuan Baozi's stele, artistic style, stele of the Wei and Jin dynasties