Calligraphy from the Southern Song Dynasty, the Jin Dynasty to the early Yuan Dynasty was actually the last stream of the "Shang Yi" calligraphy style in the Northern Song Dynasty. The essence of "Shangyi" calligraphy has not been carried forward, but on the surface it is very popular to imitate Su, Huang and Mi.
Faced with this declining situation, Zhao Mengfu put forward the idea of respecting the ancient laws and worshiping the two kings. He said: "Today's children, if they are young, must learn the methods of Huang Ting, Painting Zan, Luo Shen, Nanny, etc., and don't make any vulgar thoughts preconceived.
If so, the book is not good, I won't believe it. "("Records of Poems and Writings of Celebrities in Song and Yuan Dynasties Collected in Jilin Museum ") Another cloud says:" If you want to learn books, you must learn from the ancients. Otherwise, although it is a bald mountain, it is also a vulgar pen. "
Anecdotal allusions
1, spring problem assistance
In the Yuan Dynasty, there was a man named Zhao in Yangzhou, who was very rich and liked to treat guests. There is a bright moon building in his home. People write Spring Festival couplets for buildings, but they are not as big as their owners' ideas. One day, Zhao Mengfu passed by Yangzhou, and the owner knew about it. He was welcomed to Yue Ming upstairs and held a luxurious banquet in his honor. Everything was made of silver.
Halfway through the wine, the host took out a pen and paper and asked Zhao Mengfu to write him Spring Festival couplets. Zhao Mengfu picked up a pen and wrote, "On the first floor of Mingyue Yangzhou, there are 3,000 guests in Yuen Long welcoming the Spring." When the host got the Spring Festival couplets, he was very happy. He took down all the wine sets and gave them to Zhao Mengfu.
2. Dressing activities
Zhao Mengfu entered the Yuan Dynasty on the recommendation of Cheng Jufu. Later, Cheng Jufu resigned as an academician and returned to China. The court ordered Zhao Mengfu to take his place. After taking office, Zhao Mengfu went to see Cheng Jufu first, and then went to imperial academy to see things, which was told by the literati at that time.
Every family is a good book.
Zhao Mengfu's two sons, Zhao Yong and Zhao Yi, are also famous for their calligraphy and painting, while his wife, Guan Daosheng, is clever and good at writing, drawing ink bamboo and Mei Lan with excellent brushwork. Yuan Renzong once held Guan Daosheng's calligraphy, Zhao Mengfu and his second son Zhao Yong's calligraphy was hardcover in yu fu, and the imperial seal was placed in the minister's prison, saying, "It is also a miracle to let future generations know that we have a couple and father who are good at books!"