The word is like the person, and the person is like the word. The meaning of this sentence is: the word is like the person. In fact, it originated from a famous saying by the Western Han Dynasty writer Yang Xiong: "Books are like paintings from the heart." It is said that calligraphy is a depiction of human psychology, using lines to express and express the author's emotional changes. Writing is the carrier of cultural inheritance. The breadth and depth of Chinese civilization has endowed Chinese characters with extremely rich connotations. The ancients have always said: "Words are like people, people are like their words, words are like people, and words carry the Tao." It is advocated that "write words first." As a human being, a correct heart leads to a correct pen."
Chinese calligraphy has always paid attention to the temperament and charm of characters, because characters are not only closely related to national culture, but also reflect the personality, ambition, and ideological realm of the writer. Yang Xiong of the Western Han Dynasty said: "Books are paintings from the heart." Xiang Mu, a man of the Ming Dynasty, said, "What comes from the heart is morals, manifests them as economics, establishes them as honors, establishes them as moral principles, declares them as articles, and transports them For handwriting...". Liu Xizai of the Qing Dynasty also summarized the calligraphy characteristics of various people with different identities: "The calligraphy of sages is warm and gentle, the calligraphy of heroes is Shen Yi, the calligraphy of eccentrics is elegant and elegant, and the calligraphy of talented people is elegant." This is exactly the case. Almost all the calligraphers who have been passed down through the ages in history are loyal, honest and high-quality people. Their morality, personality, integrity and their calligraphy works are passed down to future generations and are praised endlessly.
For example, Wang Xizhi has pure moral character, his calligraphy is elegant and elegant, and his demeanor is peaceful; Yu Shinan, Chu Suiliang, and Liu Gongquan have wonderful ancient and modern articles, and their loyalty runs through the sun and the moon. Their calligraphy is simple and honest, full of seriousness; Ouyang Xun , Ouyang Tong and his son are different from popular customs, their calligraphy is strong and elegant; Su Dongpo's calligraphy is broad-minded and bold; Yan Zhenqing is upright and unafraid in the face of danger. His calligraphy is also strong and vigorous, rigorous in structure, and complete in law. "I hope you will know that you are a virtuous gentleman", let him People feel a kind of awe-inspiring righteousness. All these words are expressed naturally like the person they wrote, and you can experience their noble qualities from their calligraphy works.
If the calligrapher has noble character, his works will be cherished by the world. For example, famous patriotic generals Yue Fei, Wen Tianxiang, and Lin Zexu were loyal and upright and upheld their integrity, and their characters were particularly protected and loved. If a calligrapher's morals are corrupt, his works will not be valued by others. It is impossible to use the achievements of calligraphy to cover up or make up for the shortcomings of his character. For example, Qin Hui in the Song Dynasty also studied calligraphy, but because he betrayed his country and sought glory, he framed Zhongliang, and his calligraphy was also rejected. It is said that the "Cai" of the four "Su, Huang, Mi and Cai" families in the Song Dynasty originally referred to Cai Jing, but was later changed to Cai Xiang because of his bad character. Therefore, even if the calligraphy skills of those who have great shortcomings are affected by their character, their books will pass away with others and will not be passed down.
In traditional culture, beautiful things are measured by moral standards. In fact, whether it is poetry, composition, writing or painting, it all reflects people's attitude towards principled issues such as "good" and "evil", "righteousness" and "evil". When people look at good and righteous works, they get The feeling of beauty will also be inspired and influenced by the content of the work and the noble morality of the author, and will be fascinated by it. "The quality of a calligraphy depends on its character. Therefore, it is not enough to write books without learning, and it is especially not enough to write books without quality. This is the principle of the way of calligraphy." ("The Way of Calligraphy")
So learn To write a book, you must first learn to be a good person - to establish your character first. Song Luyou once said: "If you want to learn poetry, the effort lies in poetry." This is also the truth, that is, you must cultivate your character. The evaluation of calligraphy art is not based on the exquisiteness of stipples and compositions, but on the author's mind, temperament and moral cultivation. In fact, all kinds of arts and skills are meant for people to use them properly and properly. Only when people cultivate their minds and respect their virtues, constantly purify their souls, and constantly sublimate their ideological realm, can they show their brilliance and charm, and can they better benefit others. Help people.