Qin, chess, calligraphy and painting are the four elegant things in ancient China, also known as "elegant people and four good things". In ancient times, playing the piano, playing chess, calligraphy and painting were the skills that literati and famous families had to master. "Mastering everything in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting" is also used to describe a versatile and talented person. Chess refers to Go, books refers to calligraphy, and painting refers to painting, but many people don't know what piano it refers to.
Qin in Chyi Chin's calligraphy and painting refers to guqin, which is one of the oldest plucked instruments in China, because its timbre is pure and ancient. It has a history of more than 3000 years. Since ancient times, the literati "left the piano and right the book" and "Book of Rites" even said: A scholar should not withdraw the piano without reason. This shows the importance of guqin to ancient literati.
The importance of piano, chess, painting and calligraphy
Qin is an instrument that people often touch. Whether in the countryside or in the city, the sound of the piano can always spread inadvertently. People everywhere also felt the beauty of music because of the appearance of Qin. For example, in the park, the melodious piano sound of an old man attracted passers-by to stop and listen, and people were intoxicated in the world of music and enjoyed a good time.
Secondly, chess is one of the important ways for people to entertain. Playing chess can not only exercise thinking ability, but also cultivate people's patience and perseverance. On the chessboard, people can feel the contest of wisdom and the application of tactics, which makes people enjoy it.
Besides, calligraphy and painting are the treasures of China traditional culture. Through painting and calligraphy, people can express their feelings and thoughts, and at the same time, they can appreciate other people's works and appreciate different artistic styles. Calligraphy and painting works can not only decorate the home, but also be given as gifts to relatives and friends to convey good wishes and emotions.