Huang Liancheng, male, born in March 1942, with a bachelor's degree, is from Zhaidian Town, Jishan County.
Chinese name:1March 942
Nationality: China.
Birthplace: Didian Town, Jishan County
Date of birth:1March 942
Occupation: calligrapher
Representative works: Huanglian Cheng Calligraphy, Cui Wen from Bookstore, Huanglian Cheng Kai Shu 44 Fa Tie, etc.
abstract
Member of China Calligraphers Association, member of Calligraphy Art Committee of China Couplet Society, member of National Folk Art Promotion Committee of Ministry of Culture, vice chairman of Literary Federation of China Academy of Sciences, vice chairman of Calligraphy Association of China Academy of Sciences, and art consultant of Beijing Jiaotong University. Long-term engaged in calligraphy education, good at calligraphy, good at calligraphy, familiar with poetry and prose.
work
He is the author of Huang Liancheng's Calligraphy, Cui Wen in Bookstore and Huang Liancheng's Regular Script 44 Fa Tie. Biographies have been compiled into China Dictionary of Modern Calligraphy Masters, China Contemporary Calligraphy Masterpieces, Notes of Members of China Calligraphers Association, China Exhibition of Famous Artists' Works, China Who's Who in Contemporary Art Circles, etc.
Academic lectures
Professor Huang Liancheng, a famous calligrapher, visited the University of Iowa for three months, gave three public speeches and demonstrations, which received enthusiastic response and raised Americans' appreciation of China's calligraphy art to a higher level. Huang Liancheng, member of Calligraphy Art Committee of China Couplet Society, member of China Calligraphers Association, deputy secretary-general of Federation of Literary and Art Circles of China Academy of Sciences, vice-chairman of Calligraphy Association of China Academy of Sciences and member of China National Art Promotion Committee. Huang Liancheng completed a very successful cultural exchange at the University of Iowa.
The first academic lecture was held in Iowa City Public Library. Professor Huang first explained the historical origin of China's calligraphy, which was translated into English by Professor Lin Qixiang. The lecture focused on China's calligraphy trilogy. Among them, there are three different calligraphy styles, namely, Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Jinwen, Shi Guwen and Da Zhuan in the era of ancient Chinese characters; Qin Zhuan and Han Li in the official script era: In the later cursive script era, cursive script, running script and regular script appeared. The change from Oracle Bone Inscriptions to seal script is from complexity to simplicity, which aims to facilitate the chronology. From seal script to running script, the purpose is to pursue the perfection of calligraphy art, so the study of calligraphy is booming. But in the cursive era, the rough and simple beauty of prehistoric characters was rediscovered. So Daxing stele study, in order to return to simplicity. In this way, the return will complete a great cycle in the history of China's calligraphy. Professor Huang also explained the three tools of China's calligraphy (pen, ink and paper) and the three operating methods produced by using these tools, namely, brushwork, typography and composition. Then Professor Huang put forward China's calligraphy theory system and listed important documents. Professor Huang also pointed out the philosophy of unity of opposites in calligraphy art, that is, learning from calligraphy is not muddy, but also capable, combining hiding with exposure, difficult illness, moderate density, straight music and black white. These relative conditions are harmonious. In just one and a half hours, Professor Huang introduced and analyzed the origin, literature, philosophy and aesthetics of China's calligraphy, explained the essence of calligraphy in a simple and comprehensive way, and showed his own works, so that the audience could understand and appreciate the spirit and beauty of China's calligraphy. Many Chinese and foreign people are amazed and have a deeper understanding of the profoundness of China culture. After the speech, the audience raised various questions, and Professor Huang answered them in detail. Finally, calligraphy demonstration. After the meeting, the audience enjoyed refreshments and enjoyed the exquisite calligraphy hanging on the walls, and the host and guest parted happily.
The second lecture was held in the elderly activity center in Iowa City. Professor Huang explained how calligraphy can achieve the purpose of fitness and health preservation for the elderly. He said: pen and ink kung fu is relaxing muscles; The meaning of stippling can promote blood circulation; Pick up luck, you can manage your qi; The chapter is full of energy, which can relax the network; Literally lyrical, can dissolve the silt; The novelty of calligraphy can be satisfactory, and calligraphy can prolong life. On this day, many celebrities attended, including Ms. Louis Jones, a former representative of the state government. Lu also came to consult Professor Huang with his treasured China paintings and calligraphy. All speeches are recorded in the center as permanent files. The next day, the largest newspaper in Iowa City solemnly reported the results of this exchange and published photos of Professor Huang instructing students to operate.
The third speech was held after the banquet in Hunan Restaurant. The title is "An Overview of China's Calligraphy". Professor Huang Liancheng first talked about the position of calligraphy in China's culture and society, pointed out the habit of drawing materials from books in ancient times, and emphasized that Chinese characters are the key to maintaining the whole country and nation. China's hieroglyphics are different from Western Pinyin, so calligraphy has unique application and artistic value, which can express personality cultivation and is of great benefit to body and mind. Ancient calligraphy flourished and gradually declined in modern times, and now it is reviving and reaching its climax. Professor Huang took the words "Sun, Moon, Mountains and Rivers" as an example to write various calligraphy styles, from Oracle Bone Inscriptions to inscriptions in the order of historical evolution, while, while, advanced, while, Song Cao. As he wrote, he described the characteristics of calligraphy and fonts of different generations. Professor Huang is personable, incisive and detailed, and the audience are all impressed.
In addition to three public lectures, Professor Huang Liancheng also had academic exchanges with the Loki Mountain Calligraphy Research Association in Iowa. Two days before his return to Beijing, Professor Huang presented his special collection "Huang Liancheng Calligraphy" to the Library of Fine Arts Department and the Library of Chinese Department of the University of Iowa in the United States. Professor Huang's three-month visit to the United States is a sacred trip to spread China's calligraphy culture overseas.
(The author is a professor at the University of Iowa, USA)