In the history of China's calligraphy, due to the different social and cultural environment, the pursuit and aesthetic appreciation of calligraphy by scholar-officials are different in each historical stage. Some great calligraphers have emerged in every era. During the Han and Wei Dynasties, there were four "book saints" (Zhang Zhi, Zhong You, Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi) and four "book saints" (Zhang Zhi, Huang Xiang, Zhong You and Suo Jing).
There were four masters in the early Tang Dynasty, Song Sijia in the Song Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. However, in contemporary times, great changes have taken place in the social and cultural environment. Among the living people, it is difficult for us to comment on who is the master of calligraphy and who can make a name for himself in history, which requires the identification of future generations.
But among the contemporary deceased figures, one is a master and deserves it. He is Bai Jiao.
Bai Jiao can be regarded as the first calligrapher in the contemporary era. His calligraphy flourished in Wei and Jin Dynasties, and he really surpassed the ancients! Many people say "beyond the ancients", which is impossible.
In fact, in today's professional calligraphy field as a whole, it is completely beyond the general level of the ancients. Of course, the master is beyond. In the field of calligraphy theory and the overall level, it is obvious to all that you must have a good understanding of the contemporary calligraphy world. There is not much to say about this topic.
Bai Jiao's calligraphy is one of the few contemporary figures who can walk calmly between Jin and Tang Dynasties. His words are full of interest and fully reveal the demeanor of Jin people. His calligraphy is the true biography of the "two kings", which is enough to surpass the ancients and can be called the first in contemporary times!
Among many calligraphers in the last century, only a few people, such as Huang, Yu Youren Dunn, can master the statutes of Jin people, and Bai Jiao is one of them.
With the development of calligraphy history in Ming and Qing Dynasties, the overall expression of interest began to decline. Scholars in this era are more confused, hesitant and concerned about one thing and one thing.
However, Bai Jiao was able to enter Jin and Tang Dynasties with extraordinary insight and continuous practice. He walked between the mountains of Jin and Tang without pretense, which was unique after Tang Dynasty.
The appearance of Bai Jiao is mainly due to the indifferent pursuit in Bai Jiao's bones, and her personal emotions are external, which makes it difficult for others to learn. He has three strategies for learning calligraphy: constancy, prosperity and tranquility.
As long as anyone can do these three words in calligraphy learning, your calligraphy will be successful.
In calligraphy, it is characterized by high method, which has not been learned before the Tang Dynasty, and has a high vision. What you see in your eyes is the lofty, diligent and constant copying of Jin people. In fact, if you have such a vision and learning attitude, it's hard not to make achievements in learning China's traditional arts.
Baijiao experienced many contemporary changes in his life, such as the Northern Expedition, War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Civil War and anti-rightist movement. In the changing environment, Baijiao can consistently maintain a noble character of Jin people, which is also an important reason why his calligraphy can stand out in the times.
Bai Jiao's masterpiece of calligraphy is Miscellaneous Notes in Blue Style. This long cursive scroll has established his position in the whole history of calligraphy, and no one can shake it!