What does turbidity mean in calligraphy?

The "turbidity" in calligraphy means that the ink has impurities and the color is impure. In calligraphy, ink turbidity is usually considered as a defect, because it will affect the overall effect of the work. Many calligraphers will pursue the purity and fluency of fonts and avoid using turbid ink. However, in some special occasions, turbid ink can add a different charm and aesthetic feeling to the works, which cannot be generalized.

There are different forms of turbid ink in calligraphy. Some calligraphers like to add tea stains, clear water and other substances to the ink color, so that the font contains more ink texture and forms its own unique font style. However, some calligraphers tend to be fresh and smooth, and pay more attention to the purity and conciseness of fonts. On different occasions, the use of turbid ink can bring different artistic effects to the works.

Turbidity and clarity in calligraphy are not absolute opposites, and there is no difference between them, but different artistic expressions use different techniques. With the passage of time, calligraphy has developed into many different schools and styles, and each calligrapher has his own unique orientation and expression. Therefore, when we study and appreciate the art of calligraphy, we should be more open and inclusive, understand different ways of presentation, and draw more artistic inspiration and enlightenment from it.