Calligraphy theory of Zhao Xuande

During his 40-year calligraphy career, Zhao Xuande carefully studied the writing rules of Chinese characters and constantly tried to figure out the brushwork and brushwork in the posts of famous calligraphers. On the basis of inheriting the tradition, he is brave in innovation and change, and has formed a writing style with personal characteristics. He also has his own unique and incisive views on calligraphy theory and techniques. He believes that when writing a book, the words are elegant and peaceful, and the pen is the most important in the whole work. To use a pen, first of all, there must be a pen-lifting, pen-restraining, pen-side and oblique pen, which means that the reverse, middle and side are flexible; The richness, lightness, dryness, wetness, moistening and dryness of pen and ink should be in their proper places; Pay special attention to the peace and precision between starting and turning; The spacing between strokes and lines is moderate. When there are ten hidden pens for writing, five should have exposed pens; Five of the ten late pens should be sent as urgent items; Five of the ten curved strokes should be straight strokes, cadence and harmony. Only when there is development and change can calligraphy be considered. He believes that it is not easy to learn from the past, but it is even more difficult to change it. Learning ancient times is only a necessary way to master calligraphy skills. If you just deliberately imitate and follow the trend, it is a handmaiden book. After all, there will be no fine products, no personality, no innovation and no great musical instrument. Under the guidance of innovative ideas, we should first study the tradition deeply, explore boldly on the basis of inheriting the tradition, dare to innovate, keep pace with the times, develop constantly, and create a calligraphy art with realm, style and individuality. The brushwork is the life of calligraphy art, and the charm is the soul of calligraphy art. A successful work must have both.