The highest realm of calligraphy

The highest state of calligraphy is the third stage, that is, words are like people.

The writer at this time can be called a calligrapher. His writing has reached the realm of "combination of Chinese characters and words", and every word has injected the author's "spirit". "Writing" is alive and belongs to the author's life. Therefore, it is not difficult for us to understand why the works written by some calligraphers are sweating. Because it injects the author's essence and spirit, it is extremely energy-consuming, so it is not difficult for us to understand the sky-high price of calligraphy works handed down from generation to generation, because his whole text is crucial.

When this realm is reached, the calligrapher's style comes out, that is, personality. Just like us, everyone looks different. Zhang San is Zhang San, Li Si is Li Si, and the signs are obvious. Writing calligraphy has its own personality, which is equivalent to going out of its own way. Others regard it as XXX's work. This style and personality are not intentional, but naturally formed, which is the embodiment of personality and cultivation in "calligraphy", that is, the realm of "words are like people".

Let's take a look at Yan Zhenqing, a great calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. He was honest, observant and upright all his life. He always attached importance to the country and dared to speak out. He died at the age of 76 (at that time, the average life expectancy of people was only over 30 years old). Therefore, it is reflected in his calligraphy works that his regular script is delicate and dignified, and the characters have changed from slender in the early Tang Dynasty to square, square and centripetal force. The pen is vigorous and powerful, with good central brushwork, full bones and muscles and sharp edges.

This kind of book style, majestic and full of power, is a portrayal of his personal spirit. His cursive script is vigorous, expressive, steady and vigorous. This style conforms to his noble personality and is a typical example of the perfect combination of calligraphy beauty and personality beauty. "