As a disciple of Kang Youwei, he not only made outstanding achievements in painting, but also made great achievements in calligraphy. This paper analyzes Xu Beihong's calligraphy from its concept source, aesthetic connotation, spiritual orientation and value significance, which is very enlightening to our calligraphers today.
The words of real masters are always concise, and a few words can touch the essence of things. Mr. Xu Beihong said at the beginning of the Postscript of Jiyuqiao Ci: "There are simple things in the world, but those who complicate them for fools, the farther they go, the more they lose their benefits." China's calligraphy is at one end. " This sentence of his has such a function.
At the end of the article, Mr. Hong Bei also said very well, "The ancients had no pen, and today there is no law". Many people who study calligraphy know this sentence, but it is rare to really understand the mystery in calligraphy practice. I hope Mr. Hong Bei's brief words will have positive guiding significance for contemporary calligraphy lovers and even calligraphers.
Artistic contribution:
As a master of Danqing, Xu Beihong advocated innovation, realism and formalism in view of the disadvantages of the times. His ideal of revitalizing China's art and his correct proposition of innovating Chinese painting have been continuously developed and carried forward in arduous struggles.
Wang Jinyu, a famous critic, believes that Xu Beihong's greatest contribution lies in the reform of Chinese painting, which was undoubtedly a development and progress at that time, including now.
Liang Jiang, director of China Institute of Modern and Contemporary Fine Arts of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, also said that Xu Beihong introduced realism, advocated the innovation of Chinese painting and promoted the realistic education system. He has influenced China's fine arts in the 20th century with his various artistic achievements and pioneering contributions in art education, and is worthy of the title of master.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Xu Beihong