Learning books can be roughly divided into theoretical learning and practical learning. Theory is summed up from practice. Correct theories often reveal the objective laws of the development of things. Correct calligraphy theory is the epistemology and methodology of successful calligraphy learning, and everyone who is committed to learning calligraphy should master this epistemology and methodology.
The so-called calligraphy theory is actually the successful experience or failure lesson of predecessors. Without previous experience, it is possible to repeat the old practice of failure and get twice the result with half the effort. Therefore, people who are good at learning books will never blindly practice, learn from the experience and lessons of predecessors, and strive to find a bright road that suits them, so as to improve efficiency and simplify and optimize the learning process.
2, don't take the side door, temporary posting is the only shortcut.
Lin Tie is the starting point of learning calligraphy, and it is also a shortcut to getting started in calligraphy. Calligraphers of all ages attached great importance to temporary posts.
Learning books must have no history in order to enter elegance. Most of the ancient calligraphy posts are calligraphy templates left by historical screening, which record the successful experience of predecessors in using pens, structure, layout (composition) and other rules, artistic ideas and artistic expressions. Tracing back to the source, we can find the true meaning and mystery of calligraphy art most directly and quickly. Sticking is really a shortcut to getting started.
There are many inscriptions in past dynasties. Because the writers' artistic ability is different, or the purpose of writing is different, these vast inscriptions are valuable, but their tastes are different. Some can't be used as dharma books, and they are not even worth imitating. Therefore, we must carefully choose posts and choose posts like teachers.
3, don't be vain, practicality is the premise.
To treat calligraphy, we should not only consider the artistic appreciation, but also consider the practical side of Chinese characters. To learn calligraphy, we should write Chinese characters honestly, not only correctly, but also fluently, at least for people to know and understand, because this is the basis of artistic language and artistic expression. It would be better if you can be good at both words and literary beauty.
We study calligraphy art not only as an artist, but also to learn and use China's Chinese characters, improve their artistic writing ability and artistic appreciation ability, and thus optimize and improve the effect of daily use of Chinese characters. Even calligraphers' writing is not all about creating works of art.