First of all, we should clarify the word "ancient". In a broad sense, all previous history is "ancient". In a narrow sense, it also has a history of more than a hundred years. "Ancient method" generally refers to the sum of calligraphy norms passed down from generation to generation in Chinese history.
The development process of calligraphy from oracle bone inscriptions to Zhangcao calligraphy. In this process, we see the calligraphy and painting are round and vigorous, the style is ancient and dull, and there are many center-centered inscriptions; The "eight points" official script is sharply penned; the cursive writing is smooth, simple and refreshing, and the "feibai" layout is smart and natural. These are exactly the ancient methods pursued by the art of calligraphy, and they also understand the formation process of the ancient methods of Chinese calligraphy art.
This process was carried forward by the later Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties. During this period, Chinese calligraphy art experienced an unprecedented prosperity. This is also the result of inheriting and developing the ancient Chinese calligraphy.
However, people often comment that a certain word has no "ancient method", which means that it has no traditional inheritance. In fact, any traditional art must pay attention to "inheritance", whether it is painting, calligraphy, or opera. However, inheritance does not mean sticking to it blindly. In fact, it is impossible to "stick to it". From the analysis of China's historical development, even if some The "restoration" of dynasties, such as the Yuan Dynasty, cannot be truly "restored" (it is also impossible! Those who have studied dialectics should understand the truth, and there is no need to say more here.), from the use of pen - This is the most representative of the characteristics of calligraphy techniques. When analyzing the calligraphy of each period, it is quite different from the "ancient" preceding it. It has both inheritance and development!