Calligraphy in Tang and Song Dynasties

Historically, almost all calligraphers in China appeared in the Tang and Song Dynasties, which was closely related to the prevailing social customs at that time. First, the ruling class's admiration for calligraphy, calligraphy can achieve great development in the Tang and Song Dynasties, which has a lot to do with the love and support of most rulers at that time; Second, the life of the literati class and the feelings of calligraphers. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the economy was prosperous and the society was harmonious. Many people with lofty aspirations not only had lofty life pursuits, but also looked for a series in their spare time? Fun? Calligraphy has become one of them, and the development of imperial examination system has laid a huge foundation for the development of calligraphy.

In ancient China, the monarchy was feudal and autocratic. The personal ability and personal likes and dislikes of kings often determine the political destiny of a dynasty, including the development of culture and art. In this respect, the prosperity of calligraphy in Tang and Song Dynasties is also a good example. The art of calligraphy in the Tang Dynasty made great achievements and became the golden age in the history of calligraphy in China. Emperor Taizong and his later emperors played a key role in the development and prosperity of calligraphy. Li Shimin is not only a wise monarch, but also a calligraphy lover, practitioner and theorist. In the feudal period, political rulers often decided the development of culture, and Tang Taizong's love for calligraphy opened the road to the prosperity of calligraphy.

In fact, as early as the Tang Dynasty, the literati class had developed into a mature social class, which marked the final determination and reality of the imperial examination system, and the imperial examination brought the atmosphere of advocating knowledge for the whole people. More and more people realize their ideals and wishes through reading. The enlightened and free social atmosphere in the Tang Dynasty also contributed to the emergence of a large number of taxi classes, which gradually became the leaders and creators of social culture. Under the influence of the rulers' policies and preferences, scholars have a special interest in calligraphy. They advocate calligraphy. They believe that calligraphy is not only an art, but also represents the inheritance of culture. Calligraphy is not just them? Being an official? A means, but also their spiritual life.

The great development of calligraphy in Tang and Song Dynasties was not achieved overnight, nor was it created by one factor. It is caused by many comprehensive factors.