First, Su Shi's calligraphy theory
As a generalist in the field of literature and art, Su Shi unified the inherent laws of various artistic forms such as poetry, writing, calligraphy and painting with a word "meaning". Speaking of calligraphy, Su Shi thinks, "Although I am not good at calligraphy, I am not good at writing. Respect can understand its meaning, often saying that you can't learn. " A calligrapher cannot simply immerse himself in learning techniques. What is important is "communication", that is, to be really familiar with the samadhi of calligraphy, to deeply understand and grasp the inherent laws of calligraphy, so as to obtain the interest and expression of calligraphy.
Second, the style of respecting ideas and calligraphy in Song Dynasty.
Calligraphy in Song Dynasty advocates "meaning", which is an update of the creative concept of advocating "law" in Tang Dynasty. The reason why there were no masters of seal script, official script and regular script in Song Dynasty was not only due to luck, but also related to the group characteristics of calligraphers who were beyond the law and advocated interest at that time. Song Dynasty is a turning point in the history of China's calligraphy. Calligraphy began to dissociate from its practical attributes as a pure art. A large number of ink handed down from Song Dynasty, such as letters, more reflected the calligrapher's conscious personal temperament.
Third, the reasons for the rise of book worship in Song Dynasty
1, the prosperity of Zen has a certain shaping effect on the concept of literati.
2. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the concept of advocating literature and restraining martial arts strengthened the literary atmosphere.
3. The formation of the style of respecting meaning in the Song Dynasty is not only closely related to the social environment at that time, but also a reference to the calligraphy experience of the previous dynasty.