Similarities and differences between writing and calligraphy

Writing and calligraphy are two different concepts, which are related and different. Writing is practical and instrumental, which can achieve the application effect; Calligraphy is based on writing. In order to meet higher requirements, people write words with strength, momentum, charm and artistic conception, and even express their own temperament, blending with the author's joys and sorrows to achieve pleasing and touching artistic effects.

Writing is the foundation of calligraphy and belongs to the primary stage; Calligraphy is the advanced stage of writing and the sublimation of writing.

If writing is compared to talking, calligraphy is singing; If writing is compared to doing exercises, calligraphy is dancing; If words are compared to the work of workers, then calligraphy is the design and creation of engineers. There is no conflict between the practicality of writing and the artistry of calligraphy. As practical writing, if a little artistry is added, the writing will be more beautiful, people will like reading more, and the application effect will increase; Writing is the foundation of calligraphy. On the basis of good writing, there is no insurmountable gap between the two.