Is it becoming more and more popular? This really doesn't exist. A simple example is that compared to the chaos of the past few years, there have been a lot fewer "ugly books" in terms of appearance and topicality in the past two years.
If you ask about the reason for its popularity, there is only one sentence: The bustling world is all for benefit; the bustling world is all for benefit.
Solemn statement: The pictures used in this article come from the Internet, and the pictures and texts have nothing to do with it.
Why? Violating basic aesthetic standards, even if it can attract temporary attention due to novelty, it can even obtain short-term benefits. But in the long run, after the audience gradually understands its essence, and the novelty cannot stimulate the senses, it will inevitably be thrown into the trash can of history by the working people. This is not only for ugly books, but also for all the violations of basic laws in the world. things.
As for why he became popular? The following paragraph is a dream I had, please do not take it literally.
It was because at first a group of people, through unknown means, were praised by the so-called "authorities" and "experts" in a famous national calligraphy competition, including the top leaders of the calligraphy industry at that time. Stinky Feet, relying on "Ugly Book" won a prize, joined a society, became famous, and became a family.
I thought that no one would pay attention to this kind of insider operation, but some netizens who "repented" posted these "award-winning works" on the Internet, causing thousands of waves with one stone, and the Internet suddenly exploded.
Not to mention the doubts from netizens, the experts’ justifications and the subsequent series of rhetoric and polite disapproval. Just because of the rapid increase in attention, these newcomers who originally wanted to deal with it in a low-key manner unexpectedly became popular. And when a person becomes popular, fame, fortune, and sex all come to him.
Other calligraphers who were struggling on the traditional path took a look: It turns out that this is possible. So, those who sprayed ink, those who roared, those who danced and did the splits, those who combined calligraphy and painting, those who used beautiful women's hair, and those who used their private parts, all came out. Each one was more whimsical than the last, and each one was more shameless than the last. The serious calligraphy world soon turned into a stage where demons danced wildly.
Of course, some people with thick skin, unique ideas and early actions have indeed achieved success in one step through such a "shortcut". After all, that association couldn't slap itself in the face and never award such calligraphy awards again. However, most of them disappeared amid the ridicule and abuse.
This is the reason why "ugly books" were once popular, and why it must be just a farce.
And some pretentious people who criticize the masses for not understanding calligraphy and preach that real artists are lonely are even more worthless: if they are not accepted by the masses, they cannot be popular in the world. In this world, how can it be passed down through the ages? Experts and "artists" who violate basic laws and resort to strong rhetoric and shamelessness will inevitably be filtered out of history by the masses.
As for how to solve the "ugly book" behavior that still exists today, it is very simple: don't participate, don't discuss, just let others go.
I am Yuke, a creator in the cultural field. If you think my answer has helped you, please like, comment, forward or follow.