The calligraphy of Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty, has its own style, which is called Thin Gold Calligraphy. How is this different from traditional calligraphy?

Song Huizong Zhao Ji did not seem to have any political achievements as a ruler. Later generations commented that Song Huizong knew everything but could not be a monarch. Because Zhao Ji, Huizong of the Song Dynasty, was very accomplished in calligraphy. If there was an emperor who could compete with him in history, it would probably be Li Yu. Therefore, Huizong of the Song Dynasty was also called Little Li Yu. Comparing calligraphy, it seems that Song Huizong Zhao Ji's calligraphy is better than Li Yu's.

Not many of Song Huizong Zhao Ji’s calligraphy have been passed down to later generations, but every one of them is a classic. Because Huizong of the Song Dynasty created the Thin Gold Calligraphy, no one can surpass him in this kind of calligraphy. The immortal thin gold calligraphy works left behind include "Thousand Character Essay in Thin Gold Style", "Two Poems on the Wind and Frost", "Summer Poems", "Ouyang Xun and Zhang Han's Postscript", etc., each of which All are classics.

Song Huizong, like most calligraphers, had a certain preference for thousand-character inscriptions. The two thousand-character calligraphy treasures he left behind can reflect his profound calligraphy skills and extraordinary artistic charm. . One of them is written to Tong Guan. Each line has ten characters, and there are about a hundred lines before and after. Each character is one inch in size. Huizong of the Song Dynasty learned calligraphy from Xue Yao of the Tang Dynasty. As the saying goes, the master leads the way and practice depends on the individual. Song Huizong's calligraphy attainments also surpassed Xue Yao's. His calligraphy has a very broad structure and strong strokes, which can be described as unique. Contemporary calligraphy and painting connoisseurs also highly praised Song Huizong's calligraphy and painting, thinking that his calligraphy structure was very handsome and regular, his strokes were sharp but not heavy, and his gestures were very delicate and powerful.

In short, Song Huizong's attainments in calligraphy were very high, far exceeding his political achievements as a monarch. He was a romantic by nature and had numerous women in his life. He was called the Brothel Emperor by later generations. Perhaps this romantic personality was more conducive to Song Huizong's search for inspiration for poetry and paintings. Judging from the calligraphy of Song Huizong Zhao Ji, he should be considered a master of the previous generation.

Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, was a man full of artistic talent. Regardless of his status as a noble king of a country, he may be the husband that women pursue. But he was born in an emperor's family, so he could only be like this. In other words, Song Huizong Hefang's poetry calligraphy can be called a classic. This copybook was written by Song Huizong Zhao Ji when he was in his 40s. No matter in terms of strength, momentum or some of the structure of the font itself, it is a masterpiece. It can be said that it was written by Song Huizong Zhao Ji. ’s first poem post.

In Song Huizong's poems written by Hefang, the scene depicted in the entire poem is very tranquil and beautiful, and the language is relaxed and comfortable. "The brightly colored flowers look even more brilliant among the green leaves, blooming quietly in the courtyard. In the early morning, a few dewdrops are scattered on the petals, crystal clear, and the flowers actually show a shy posture. Under the sunset, the red light of the sunset The flowers are particularly soft, as if they are melting. "The artistic conception of this poem is so intoxicating, it can be seen that Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, was talented in poetry creation. Regarding the style of Song Huizong's poems and postscripts, there are 20 lines in one line, with two large characters in each line. People can clearly understand every stroke of Song Huizong's strokes. The free and elegant font itself, and the upright and handsome "thin gold body" are eye-catching. Chen Bangyan later also copied a poem by Song Huizong Zhao Ji Hengfang, "This calligraphy is both like a painting and calligraphy. Walking between each stroke of ink is like walking among orchids and bamboos, listening to the sound of wind and rain." . Chen Bangyan not only praised Song Huizong Zhao Ji and Fang's poems, but also described the characteristics of Huizong's original "thin gold style".

Although it looks like there are only 40 simple characters, calligraphers who are familiar with "Slim Gold Style" know that Slim Gold Style looks simple, but if it is a capital Slim Gold Style, it does have a lot of meaning. Great difficulty. In this way, Song Huizong Zhao Ji and Fang's poems became the first poems in Chinese history.