The ancients often used metaphors such as "Long live withered vines" and "Thousands of miles of clouds" to describe the beauty of calligraphy lines. Therefore, the lines of excellent calligraphy works

The ancients often used metaphors such as "Long live withered vines" and "Thousands of miles of clouds" to describe the beauty of calligraphy lines. Therefore, the lines of excellent calligraphy works should have such characteristics. 2. Appreciate the compositional beauty of calligraphy Calligraphy is also based on composition, and its form is based on symmetry, order, harmony, balance, and rhythm. These aesthetic forms are all expressed in calligraphy graphics. From the perspective of calligraphy, the beauty of composition lies in being orderly and self-contained. For example, although the glyphs of Wang Xizhi's Xiaocao are relatively independent, there are often disconnected meanings between strokes and characters, and the sequence is very clear. 3. Appreciate the beauty of calligraphy. The third beauty of calligraphy refers to the spiritual outlook of the whole text. The so-called elegance, charm, literati atmosphere, etc. are all expressions of the beauty of calligraphy. As the saying goes, "The book is like the person" or "The book is like the person it is." "Xin Tong" refers to the beauty of spirit. For example, Zhang Xu's wild grass is wild and vigorous, with ups and downs, and its pulling of silk threads, opening and closing, are all carried out in an orderly manner in a sequence, and it is by no means chaotic. This is the beauty of Zhang Xu’s Kuangcao. 4. Appreciate the stylistic beauty of calligraphy The stylistic beauty of calligraphy lies in expressing the artistic characteristics and personality of the artist in his creation. Due to their different life experiences, artistic accomplishments, personal characteristics, aesthetic tastes and personalities, calligraphers have their own characteristics in the choice of calligraphy style and expression techniques, thus forming different artistic styles. For example, Su Dongpo's calligraphy is free and easy, vigorous and moderately fat, which is the result of his many years of life experience. ■Text/Dr. Yue Xiaodong