What are the four elegant arts?

"Qingyatang Four Good Books of Regret" refers to four ancient artistic relics or skills: Qin, chess, calligraphy and painting. In ancient times, how to master these four skills was the standard to measure whether a person was talented or not.

1, Qin: flute, erhu, guzheng, flute, drum, guqin, pipa, etc.

2. Chess: China chess, China Go, chess, chess pieces, chessboards, etc.

3. Books (calligraphy and seal cutting): China calligraphy, seal cutting, Four Treasures of the Study (pen, ink, inkstone, rice paper), woodcut watermark, Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Zhong Dingwen, Han bamboo slips, vertical binding books, Chinese characters, etc.

4. Painting (painting): Chinese painting (landscape painting, flower-and-bird painting, figure painting, freehand painting, etc. ), modern Chinese painting (China abstract oil painting, China abstract Chinese painting, etc. ), Dunhuang murals, eight horses, Tai Chi pictures, etc.

As follows:

1. In ancient China, correct pronunciation and elegant music were highly valued, and quietness and plainness were the first priority, so it was lively and not fun. Scholars take the piano as their friends, seek bosom friends, do not argue, do not show off their skills, stay away from fame and fortune, cultivate one's morality and cultivate one's character. The deep understanding and demanding of piano art are amazing. Qin's original meaning is "prohibition", aiming at prohibiting floating evil, which is the right way.

2. chess is like life, and life is like chess. Chess is a portrayal of life, the authorities are fascinated, and the onlookers are clear; One wrong step and you lose everything. So people can't understand the game, but they can't help but play the game of life. Although the chessboard is small, it is mysterious and changeable. It is necessary to have a general idea of birth and a careful plan for joining the WTO.

3. Calligraphy is a very popular art form in ancient China, which appeals to both refined and popular tastes. Learning calligraphy can help people cultivate their minds, improve their health and prolong their lives. Although the shape of words is on paper and the expression is interesting, all the dynamics in the natural environment have their own similarities except paper and ink.

4. Literati painting pays attention to comprehensive cultural literacy. Poetry, calligraphy, painting and seal must complement each other, and personality, talent, knowledge and thought are indispensable. The themes are mostly landscapes, flowers and birds, plum blossoms and bamboo, which symbolize a quiet and quiet life, a pure and simple gentleman's demeanor and a noble and faithful personality spirit.