Appreciation of Jiangxi Liguiyang Calligraphy
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Connotation and doorway of calligraphy
What is calligraphy? Some people may simply think of it as writing, while others may define it as writing brush. In fact, the reason why calligraphy is the quintessence of our country lies in its profound connotation, which requires us to taste and understand it from a higher level, a wider scope and more angles. If we define calligraphy, we might as well say that calligraphy is a kind of writing art expressed in different forms by using specific tools (including pen, ink, paper and inkstone) on the basis of people's understanding of China literature, writing, history and Ci. It not only reflects the author's profound understanding of the writing content, but also reflects the author's profound artistic attainments and aesthetic orientation.
The Preface to Lanting written by Wang Xizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty 1600 years ago has only 324 words, and there are still four points to be erased, but it is recognized by the world as? The best running script in the world? , why is this? We can find the answer from Feng Chengsu's Preface to Lanting Collection in Tang Dynasty. It is said that Feng Chengsu's preface to the collection of Lanting is the closest to Wang Xizhi's original among many famous calligraphers, so it is regarded as an original by later generations? God product? . When this copy is spread out, we will be subjected to strong visual impact and artistic infection: the size of the word is irregular, the pen can be freely retracted, the beginning and the end echo, and the ingenious integration of the original and the running script should be said to be a beautiful word. People with a little knowledge of calligraphy and aesthetics will not be indifferent after reading the preface to Lanting Collection. This shows that the artistic charm of Preface to Lanting is by no means derived from Wang Xizhi's high esteem and prominent position, nor is it because he invested so much energy and painstaking efforts, but conquered future generations with his artistic charm and appeal. Here, there is no compliment or conformity. Calligraphy is very particular.
First of all, it pays attention to rules. A work, whether it is a poem, a lyric or a beautiful poem, is composed of words. How to speak freely, how to reflect echo and climax, and how to produce good artistic vision require the author to have a deep knowledge reserve and artistic attainments. Some people only write one or two words on paper, which can't reflect the composition of their works. No matter what font is used, no matter what form of expression is adopted, it is necessary to emphasize and embody the rules and regulations. The cursive script has rules and regulations, and the true letter must also have rules and regulations; There are rules for banners and rules for long scrolls.
Calligraphy also pays attention to a brushwork. A work, with different contents, expresses different ideological connotations and emotional types, which requires the author to write freely with brushes made of different raw materials (wool, wolf hair, purple hair and double-stranded brush), which better reflects the original intention of creation. Using different brushes, how to deal with the collection, release and hiding of strokes, and how to deal with the posture and pressure required by different strokes of Chinese characters are the key points to be considered and implemented in the application of brushwork.
Calligraphy also pays attention to a method of using ink. Ink painting is usually ignored by ordinary people, and ink painting itself has a specific and irreplaceable rendering function. Different ink painting methods show completely different vision of calligraphy art. Calligraphy is different from painting, and only ink can reflect the level and climax. We can only create more transitional colors between black and white, or show sudden changes or gradual changes, so that others can see the effect of ink painting from your calligraphy works. Of course, not all calligraphy works need ink effect. The works written by long scrolls and large and small seal scripts based on true faith should be solemn and natural. At this time, the proportion of ink and wash should be based on the nature of the brush, and some materials with relatively idle content and deep artistic connotation may wish to use ink and wash techniques.