The connotation of calligraphy

Calligraphy itself belongs to cultural art, of course, it can also be said to be the visual art of plane lines, but culture is its deepest core. Calligraphy originated from human civilization and civilization. The appearance of characters enables civilization to remember and accumulate, and gradually forms a relatively stable culture in the long history. The cultural connotation of calligraphy is actually the cultural elements and characteristics in calligraphy art.

One of the connotations: the writing itself is the carrier of culture, that is, the embodiment of the practicality of calligraphy tools. Excellent calligraphy works all exude the breath and strength of cultural forms. Preface to Lanting Collection, Sacrifice to My Nephew, Song Feng Ge Tie, Red Cliff Fu, etc., won not only by calligraphy, but also by literary talent and culture.

Connotation 2: Calligraphy is an important part of history and culture. Some scholars have suggested that the core of China culture is calligraphy, and whether the conclusion is accurate or not, it at least embodies the profound cultural connotation of calligraphy. The development of calligraphy itself is accompanied by the historical evolution of time and space and society. The form, temperament and aesthetics of calligraphy have always been important labels of the history and culture of that era. Therefore, an archaeologist in calligraphy can infer which dynasty a calligraphy work belongs to from a written symbol without a year and era mark.

The third connotation: humanistic feelings are the vivid composition of calligraphy culture. Moral sentiment is the highest culture, the humanistic sentiment in calligraphy and the richest, most vivid and wonderful content in calligraphy culture. We often say that words are like people, and the personality in calligraphy works is always inextricably linked with the writer's personality, such as personality, emotion, temperament and cultural accomplishment.