Generally speaking, calligraphy emphasizes writing spirit with form, with both form and spirit. "Shape" includes the stippling lines of calligraphy and the resulting spatial structure; "God" mainly refers to the expressive meaning of calligraphy.
(1) The stippling lines of calligraphy: sense of strength, rhythm and three-dimensional sense.
(2) The spatial structure of calligraphy: On the premise of following the principles of Chinese font and stroke order, the stippling lines of calligraphy cross-combine and divide the space to form the spatial structure of calligraphy. The spatial structure includes three parts: single word structure, whole line circulation and overall layout.
1, single-word structure 2, full-line circulation 3, overall layout
(C) the spirit of calligraphy
Spirit refers to the air and brilliance on a person's face. The expression in calligraphy refers to the spirit, style, temperament, interest and interest revealed in lines and their structural combinations. "Spirit comes first, shape comes second, and both can be seen in the ancients." It shows that spirit is higher than "form and quality" (the shape and appearance of stippling lines and their structural layout), and form and quality are the premise and foundation of spiritual existence; Therefore, the essence of calligraphy artistic expression is the overall harmony of stippling lines and their spatial combination. Pursuing the spirit and expressing the spirit of nature will always be the highest realm that calligraphers strive to pursue.
On the one hand, the acquisition of calligraphy spirit depends on skillful creative skills, which is the premise and foundation; On the other hand, only when the creative mind is calm and comfortable, the creative center is fluent in both hands, and I forget myself, can I write my true feelings and integrate my knowledge and aesthetic taste.