The art of calligraphy and painting must first have "bone strength", that is, the author's ability to inherit traditional Chinese calligraphy.
The second is to appreciate the writing techniques of a work and whether the brushwork is used appropriately, that is, the "posture" of a work. Third, examine the author’s level of artistic accomplishment. That is, the author's re-creation while inheriting the tradition brings out the author's unique personality, which should be the "soul" of the work. The fourth thing is to look at the composition and layout of the work, that is, the "momentum". The main thing is whether the line spacing and character spacing of the characters are appropriate, and whether the layout is well-organized. Finally, we need to check whether there are any "flaws" in the work. For example, there are typos, missing words, irregular simplified characters, whether the writing content is missing some chapters and is not comprehensive, etc.
Three mirrors reflect the merits and demerits of calligraphy. From the traditional aspect: To evaluate the merits of a calligraphy and painting work, we must first look at the author's overall grasp of ancient excellent calligraphy works shown in the work. In other words, it depends on how much effort the author put into writing the calligraphy. If this historical tradition is put aside, it cannot be called calligraphy. At the same time, it also depends on whether the content of the entire work is elegant, which reflects the author's understanding and mastery of traditional cultural and artistic works, as well as his own artistic accomplishment and cultural accomplishment. Only the organic combination of the two can make the work have a realm and give the viewer a strong artistic appeal. The entire work has traditional skills and a high-style cultural background, and then evaluates whether the work fully demonstrates the artistic creativity of the author that is different from others, that is, personality. Art that has only tradition but no personality is pseudo-art and belongs to craftsmen. Art. And if it cannot bring sensory stimulation or shock to the viewer, it is not art. It can also be said that these three aspects are three mirrors and three heights to test a person's calligraphy level.
To collect paintings and calligraphy, one must be able to calligraphy and painting? The answer is, not really.
Whether you like ancient calligraphy and painting or collect modern and contemporary calligraphy and painting, you are inseparable from the corresponding knowledge. Our country has a history of 5,000 years of civilization. It is necessary to read some art history before getting started. It will be of great help in appreciating the good and the bad, and in identifying the authenticity.
“The level of appreciation needs to be gradually cultivated. Only by reading more and learning more can you slowly appreciate the mysteries. For example, if you often write calligraphy with a center, you will not be able to understand the various possible consequences of the center’s brushstrokes. The effect will be more profound." Song Weiguo said, it doesn't mean that you can't start to appreciate calligraphy and painting because you can't draw and write. As long as you appreciate excellent calligraphy and painting works more often, and carefully appreciate and grasp the characteristics of the works in details such as layout, brushwork, color, and even signature and seal, you can also become an "expert".