? Ichikamian is one of Japan's "three strokes of the late Tokugawa". He was the same generation as Yi Bingshou in the Qing Dynasty. Judging from this calligraphy work, he copied the official script inscriptions of the Han Dynasty, such as "Yiying Stele", "Ode to the West", "Cao Quan Stele", "Xiaoguan Stele" and other great Chinese official calligraphers in the Qing Dynasty, the style of official calligraphy is similar to that of Yi Bingshou. This work is based on the best techniques, with rich brushwork, agility in the overall tone of calmness, and a personal style in the integration. Most of the works handed down from generation to generation in Shihemian are in regular script and running script. Works in official script are rare, and such high-quality official script works are even rarer!
This work is a single piece of paper, unframed, and the size of the painting is: 130cm × 58cm.
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The name of Hemi'an (1779-1858) in the city was Sanhai, with the courtesy name Kongyang, and the nickname Jindongshanren. Because of his admiration for Mifu, he was also named Mi'an and Dingdaoren. His father, Shi Hekuanzhai, was once famous for his poetry and calligraphy. Mi'an Xingcao was modeled after Mi and Su from the Song Dynasty and was involved in various schools in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In his later years, he finally achieved success, his book became famous, and he had five thousand disciples. People at the time called him the "Three Brushstrokes of the Bakumatsu" along with Kanmei Umiya and Makihisiko. Among the "three strokes", if we talk about talents, emotions and character, Mi An can be ranked first. While studying calligraphy and transmitting art, Mi An also studied calligraphy including calligraphy theory, calligraphy, calligraphy style and calligraphy materials. He wrote "Mi Family Calligraphy Jue", "Mi An Ink Talk", "Three Schools of Calligraphy", "Ink Field Must Bring" and "Kaixing". "Hui Bian", "Mi'an Cangbipu" and poetry collections, etc. These works have been popular among later scholars and still have a huge influence today.
? "The Three Brushstrokes of the Bakumatsu" is a special term in the history of Japanese calligraphy, which refers to the three famous calligraphers who were active in the Japanese calligraphy circle at the end of the shogunate's politics in the middle and late Edo period. They are: Ichi Hemi'an, Kanmei Kaiwu and Zhuanling Lake. These three people were masters of Chinese calligraphy for a while. Shihe Mi'an imitated Mi Fu; their names were Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing, the founders of the Haiwu sect; and Juan Linghu followed Wu Ouyang Xun.
? Interpretation of the written content "Ritual, Righteousness, Integrity and Shame"
? The ancients believed that etiquette determines dignity and inferiority, righteousness is the criterion for action, integrity is integrity and uprightness, and shame is the heart to know shame. Refers to the moral standards and behavioral norms of feudal society.
Source: "Guanzi·Herdsman": "What is Wei? The first is etiquette, the second is righteousness, the third is integrity, and the fourth is shame."
? Ritual: It is etiquette. We must be polite when meeting people. We should abide by various rules and laws (including politeness). Students should salute when they see teachers, salute when they see parents, and salute when they see guests. Not only do you have to be respectful on the surface, but you also need to be respectful in your heart. This is a reflection of a person's moral cultivation.
Yi: It is loyalty. It means that people should have a sense of justice and a courageous spirit. No matter who is in trouble, they should try their best to help and solve the problem. You must be moral to your friends, help others selflessly, and have absolutely no intentions. (Of course, this is not the narrow "brother loyalty", that is not righteousness, that is just ignorance.)
Integrity: It is integrity. An honest person, no matter what he sees, will not be greedy or take advantage of others, but will develop a selfless spirit.
Shame: It is shame. I will never do anything that is unreasonable or goes against my conscience. If a person is shameless, he is like an animal. "Shame" also means self-respect. Confucius said: "Knowing shame is close to courage." When you know your mistakes, you correct them and do what you should do. Isn't it also a sign of courage?