Calligraphy has a long history in our country. It is one of the most popular art forms among Chinese people and has the largest number of participants. It is also an important part of our country’s traditional culture. Because of its unique modeling method and expressive power, it is Known as the essence of oriental art. However, with the continuous development of information technology, calligraphy is on the verge of being eliminated, and is gradually being replaced by computers, IPADs, etc. The new generation has less and less affection for calligraphy, and the emergence of poor handwriting makes us soberly aware that classic culture is gradually moving away from our lives.
The era we live in moves so fast that we have to wonder, is this the city we live in? Our lives have become so fast and hurried, as if we are always crowded. Last train.
We are surrounded by all kinds of information on the Internet and pay attention to the "big" news from all over the world; we are tired of social networks and chat in secret with so-called online friends.
Is complexity really the truth of life?
A Western woman who loves Eastern culture discovered that in Shanghai, an international metropolis, there are many young people whose lives seem to be flashy, but in fact they are quiet inside.
Whenever the lights come on, there are people who are keen on clubbing and dancing, and there are also young people who quietly practice calligraphy at home.
It is difficult for Western women to understand why calligraphy, an ancient oriental art, has such a large mass base in modern China? It is still widely loved among young people born in the 70s, 80s and even the 90s.
Yes, whether it is a city or a small town; whether it is an economic development zone or a tourist attraction, we have found that young people use calligraphy to cultivate themselves and to relax in their spare time.
Calligraphy is not a required course for us. But almost everyone has the experience and memory of practicing calligraphy.
From tracing to copying, from reading to practicing, many young people stood at the table, concentrated, gathered their energy, hung their elbows, raised their pens, and naturally assumed a professional posture. Because they and their previous generation have been influenced by calligraphy for many years, this art has long been integrated into the blood of the Chinese people.
The Wei stele is powerful and vigorous, and the official script is simple and straightforward. "Silkworms never rise together" and "swallows never fly together". The most important thing in running script is Qi... Su Shi once said, "Books must have spirit, Qi, bones and blood." , meat, if one of the five is missing, it will not be a book.” People who love calligraphy look for their soul mates in copybooks and find those ancient idols. Just like the first glimpse of life in a copybook, young people in the 21st century have found spiritual mentors from hundreds or thousands of years ago, and absorbed the positive energy of their lives by copying the handwriting of these mentors.
Some people love Zhao Mengfu, read his copybooks carefully, and see the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan in his calligraphy and paintings. The beauty of calligraphy art comes not only from the shape of the fonts, but also from the meaning it expresses. People who practice calligraphy touch the soul of Chinese civilization in the process of copying over and over again.
Calligraphy is a visual art. Whether it is space, ink color, or charm, the unique charm of calligraphy is always demonstrated. While copying copybooks, we can absorb the essence of beauty from them and perceive the beauty from nature, life, and emotions, thereby forming our own unique aesthetics and integrating it into future calligraphy works to improve our ability to examine beauty and create beauty.
Chinese culture is actually a culture of personality. Looking at the calligraphy of all dynasties, everyone grew up in personality culture. They all emphasized personality cultivation, which is reflected in their works. . In the process of learning calligraphy, students will be exposed to positive classic poems and famous quotes, and learn their gentlemanly demeanor. It can be seen that calligraphy plays an important role in cultivating people's own cultivation and shaping their personality.
The teacher who runs the calligraphy class said that calligraphy can also maintain health. Because when practicing calligraphy, one must abandon distracting thoughts and concentrate on calmness. The rising and turning of the pen promotes the smooth flow of blood and exercises the muscles of the arms and waist.
"Keep your head upright, shoulders loose, body straight, arms open, and feet secure." Practicing calligraphy requires a complete set of etiquette standards. For today's Chinese people, this is not just a practice of sitting and standing, but also a sense of ritual and respect for the art of calligraphy.
"Calligraphy is the painting of the mind", practicing calligraphy is training the mind. When life is filled with the noise of various desires, calligraphy is a way to calm down and reflect on yourself again. You must be calm when practicing calligraphy, otherwise you will not be able to write well. On the other hand, calligraphy is also a good way to vent your emotions. In Fenbi Jishu, he expresses his thoughts directly and prints his inner feelings on rice paper, thus gaining emotional expression and relaxation.
Calligraphy can nourish your character. Chinese culture combines Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and calligraphy has many cultural influences from Buddhism. Among today's white-collar workers, a large group of people pursue inner peace by practicing calligraphy.
Calligraphy is a way of life. The art of calligraphy itself brings people the enjoyment of beauty. In the process of practicing, it is to enjoy the happiness of the moment. "One issue, one session", you can enjoy the happiness of life at any time, no longer waiting for the "date" with it in the future. Today's young people no longer wait until retirement to pick up calligraphy, a life hobby, and have already started it when they were young. Meet calligraphy.
Even in today's utilitarian society, calligraphy is becoming more and more like a "useless thing". Almost all documents in the company are printed on computers, and there are fewer and fewer opportunities to write. But we do need such "useless things" in our lives, to relieve our emotions, to satisfy our pursuit of the beauty of art, or just to write about this traditional culture.
"Tranquility leads to distance, and tranquility can bring wisdom." Calligraphy makes people "quiet". For essentials such as writing and copying, it is impossible to complete accurately when the mind is impetuous. Every detail must be treated with excellence. If you train day after day, year after year, and persist, you will develop a spirit of concentration, fearlessness, and perseverance.
This is a pure date with calligraphy, stemming from liking and ending with love. For most white-collar enthusiasts, practicing calligraphy has no utilitarian purpose. This hobby is a self-cultivation.