Is there calligraphy in Japan? What are the characteristics?

Comparison of Chinese and Japanese Calligraphy

Calligraphy originated in China, and China people have the most say in their own calligraphy art. Calligraphy originated from Chinese characters in China, and it makes sense for China people to write calligraphy based on tradition. In the eyes of Japanese calligraphers, China calligraphers lack imagination and sense of humor. China's traditional calligraphy is too bound by history and reality, too limited to tradition, thus forming a deep-rooted realistic tradition and weakening the status of individuality and romanticism. In Japan, calligraphers first consider artistic conception. They often inject their own personality on the basis of tradition, cast new ideas with imagination, and highlight calligraphers' unique views, artistic conception and style on tradition.

China traditional calligraphy and Japanese modern calligraphy have two different aesthetic views. This is fully and convincingly reflected in the calligraphy and seal cutting exhibition commemorating the tenth anniversary of the friendship between Shanghai and Osaka. Looking at China's calligraphy seems to be looking at ancient copybooks and forest of steles. As far as the integrity of the whole calligraphy and the author's basic skills are concerned, it is impeccable. But as a work of art, the form of expression is historical reappearance. The works of our calligraphers come from tradition, and almost every work can be seen at a glance. China calligraphers are very loyal to tradition, and their works can stand evaluation and scrutiny. As a generation of artists' works, this traditional writing method also has some shortcomings, that is, calligraphy and painting itself dare not break through the traditional concept, and are easily submerged in the deliberate realistic atmosphere. Especially as a calligraphy art, writing with this traditional rigid framing mode and straightforward traditional way has the same style and the same brushwork, which will make people feel bored. Such as sketch, which is more realistic and less aura, these works are by no means good works of art despite their profound skills. A real work of art should show the calligrapher's creative personality and unique style.

Although modern Japanese calligraphy is generally faithful to tradition, most calligraphers are brilliant and boldly break through the shackles of tradition and are not limited by superstition. The whole calligraphy works have the charm of modern re-creation, including the understanding and comprehension of tradition. Although their calligraphy skills are not deep, as works of art, artistic conception is the main thing. China people inherit the tradition of calligraphy, persist and concentrate. Few calligraphers in China study how to innovate on the basis of respecting tradition. It should be noted that a good calligraphy treasure has its rich connotation and far-reaching situation.

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