Sui Dynasty is an important dynasty in Chinese history, and its artistic achievements are also the best in history. Among them, calligraphy, as an important form of traditional art, also has its own unique characteristics and styles in the Sui Dynasty. Let's learn about the characteristics of calligraphy in the Sui Dynasty.
First, the influence of Tibetan culture.
Tibetan culture had a great influence on the emergence and development of calligraphy in Sui Dynasty. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Chinese and Tibetan cultures blended with each other, which changed calligraphy techniques and aesthetic concepts. In the Sui Dynasty, Tibetan culture not only influenced calligraphy, but also influenced other art forms, such as painting.
Second, the calligraphy strokes are concise.
The strokes of calligraphy in Sui Dynasty are simple, but full of power. After mastering the font structure, calligraphers used the vertical and horizontal and thickness changes of lines to express morphological changes, which was further developed in calligraphy in the late Tang Dynasty.
Third, the stability of layout and structure.
Calligraphy in Sui Dynasty also has obvious characteristics in layout and structural stability. In the arrangement of characters, calligraphers usually adopt linear layout and parallel layout, and at the same time pay attention to stability in structure, forming calligraphy works with specific styles.
Fourth, the ink is thick and rough.
Calligraphy in Sui Dynasty also has its own characteristics in ink color. Calligraphers in Sui Dynasty like to use thick black ink, which is rough and impressive. This characteristic of ink color and ink painting was later inherited and carried forward by many calligraphers in the Tang Dynasty.
Fifth, calligraphy styles are diverse.
Another feature of calligraphy in Sui Dynasty is the diversity of calligraphy styles. Calligraphers in Sui Dynasty have their own characteristics, showing unique styles in calligraphy techniques, brushwork and modeling. For example, Wang Xizhi is vigorous and powerful, free and easy, and quite individual; Yan Zhenqing's calligraphy tends to be dignified and elegant.
Sixth, pay attention to the decorative effect.
Calligraphers in Sui Dynasty paid attention to the decorative effect of calligraphy works, which was very artistic and ornamental. They all showed high attainments in controlling lines, using ink and colors, and creating rhymes, which provided important reference and enlightenment for the later development of calligraphy.
Conclusion:
Calligraphy in Sui Dynasty, as an important form of traditional art, has unique characteristics and styles. It is not only the product of the blending of Chinese and Tibetan cultures, but also indicates the development direction of calligraphy in later generations. While appreciating the calligraphy of the Sui Dynasty, we should also cherish this treasure house of traditional art, so that it can be better preserved and passed on.