"Shu Pin" is one of Yang Shen's theoretical works on calligraphy (along with "Mochi Suolu"). "Shu Pin" clarifies Yang Shen's theoretical understanding and calligraphy based on the practice of calligraphy. concept. For example: emphasizing the relationship between calligraphy and ancient philology; analyzing the tendency of calligraphers in the Song Dynasty to abandon the past in philology and the lack of popularity of seal script; the intrinsic relationship between the development of cursive script and seal script and Han li; calligraphy The dialectical relationship between law and intention, nature, spirit, etc. in practice. The analysis of calligraphy by famous calligraphers of previous generations focuses on the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, but the selection pays more attention to the study of the relationship between calligraphy and calligraphy in historical development, and also provides insights into the gains and losses of the artistic styles of the predecessors. .
Preface to "Shupin":
Books are named after their products, such as Zhong Rong Shipin and Yu Jianwu's Shupin. The two sons are both from Liang Dynasty. Their names are the same and their words are similar. The era is the same, so they are not false. Poetry should be judged by the third grade, and books should be judged by the ninth grade. How can we differentiate between the essence and the diligence of ambition? In other words: both writing and poetry are arts, but writing is not poetry. This is ridiculous. In ancient times, a gentleman only had nothing to do with things. Just like one or two small skills, they will not reach the extreme. Therefore, it is said: Teaching troops and discussing swords is consistent with the Tao. Today's people are not as good as the ancients, but they deceive the world with their high talk, saying: My Tao is in the heart, and the Six Classics are still superfluous. This is what people say: If you want to be good at writing, you will feel at ease. Those who pursue simplicity and comfort and follow it without hesitation will show that the way of the world has been lost. Not only Taoist tools, but also form and spirit. Leaving Taoist speech instruments, abandoning form and retaining spirit. Therefore, it is said that the craftsman of Qi is able to cut the wheel, and the horse is used to cut the beard. This is the way of the previous kings, and the husband has advanced to the six arts! A gentleman should be unscrupulous. If I am obsessed with things, I will be obsessed with the Tao. What I do and what I feel is what I feel. Alas, how can anyone really know the solution? Sheng'an Yang Shen.