Shang Fa in Tang Dynasty is a summary of the calligraphy style of Tang Dynasty by Liang Biao, a calligrapher in Qing Dynasty, in Shu Lun. It reflects an important feature of calligraphy in the Tang Dynasty, that is, attaching importance to statutes. Specifically, respecting the law is mainly aimed at regular script, and its brushwork is standardized, such as hiding the front, revealing the front, pressing and turning, etc., which runs through the whole writing process.
Calligraphers in the Tang Dynasty summarized the previous calligraphy, standardized and refined the structure of calligraphy and the use of pens. For example, Ou Yangxun's "Thirty-six Methods" and "Eight Techniques", Emperor Taizong's "Technique of Writing" and Yan Zhenqing's "Interpretation of the Twelve Meanings of Writing" all summarize and refine the rules of regular script.
With the application of these rules and techniques, the regular script in the Tang Dynasty showed a trend of equal size, flush up and down, and proper use of pens. Even the relatively free and romantic cursive script gradually abandoned the two-sided pen of Jin people and pursued the pure Chinese pen.
In the Tang Dynasty, respecting the law is not only a description of the style of regular script in the Tang Dynasty, but also a high praise for its fine, standardized and rich calligraphy art. This style of pursuing perfection and paying attention to skills also reflects the pioneering spirit of the Tang Empire.
The role of Tang Shangfa:
1, standardize calligraphy: Tang Shangfa standardized the brushwork and structure of regular script, making the regular script in Tang Dynasty consistent and standardized.
2. Improve skills: Tang Shangfa emphasized the proper use of pens and paid attention to the application of skills, which undoubtedly improved the skill level of calligraphers.
3. Inheriting culture: Tang Shangfa is a summary and refinement of the previous calligraphy art, which provides a model for later calligraphers and plays an important role in inheriting and developing China calligraphy culture.
4. Modeling style: Tang Shangfa formed a unique calligraphy style in the Tang Dynasty, which was rigorous, free and easy, standardized and full of personality, and had a far-reaching impact on later generations.
5. Embodying the spirit: The commercial law of the Tang Dynasty embodied the pioneering spirit of the Tang Empire. This spirit of pursuing perfection and paying attention to skills also influenced the social atmosphere at that time and promoted the development of culture and art.