To understand Qi Baishi's calligraphy, we must first look at his process of learning calligraphy. Qi Baishi's calligraphy is generally divided into three styles, one is early regular script, the other is seal script, and the third is regular script. What did Qi Baishi learn in his early years? He liked to paint in his calligraphy style. But what he imitated was not the lacquer book in Winter Heart, but the official script with a little sound of Yan Zhenqing pagoda tablet, which was very clumsy. Later, influenced by Wu Changshuo's cursive script, he let go and joined his own thoughts, and began to write freely, with his hands open and his feet crossed. The seal script was thick, simple and full of strength. Using the image as a metaphor, Qi Baishi's words are like a tall and straight plowman, with thick calluses on his hands, a red face on his feet, strong and powerful, and an inner expression between his eyebrows and eyes. At first glance, he is a shrewd man. His calligraphy combines clumsiness, childishness and domineering. Qi Baishi mainly sells paintings and prints, and calligraphy is incidental. Compared with his paintings, there are few calligraphy works handed down from generation to generation. He has a lot of calligraphy and seal script, among which there are many plaques and couplets for people. In his own touch-up, it costs money to write seal script on the painting. As a seal engraver, seal engraving is a compulsory course and an expert, so his seal engraving attainments are the highest, especially his handwriting is a lot. If his paintings are written, his seal cutting is painted-every word is an excellent image. His seal script is highly consistent with his seal cutting style, that is to say, he can engrave with writing, on the contrary, he can engrave with writing, and his personality is distinct. China's calligraphy has attached great importance to bookish spirit since ancient times. Therefore, the literati characters created by beautiful works have a broad market, and the outstanding representative is the overwhelming calligraphy style of Lu Yi, the second king. Qi Baishi's calligraphy, on the other hand, created a new world. To tell the truth, Qi Baishi is really not bookish enough and does not pretend to be forced. When Jin Nong wrote regular script in his early years, he was still restrained and twisted. Later, he let go. He is frank and straightforward, with a long spear and a short halberd. He pursues a vigorous character and has a strong rebellious temperament. His cursive brushwork is harmonious and elegant, and he has his own face.
Therefore, we can draw a conclusion: Qi Baishi's calligraphy lines, which originated from the study of steles, are composed of Jin Nong style and cursive script, and are strong and straight. Attached is the inscription of Qi Baishi's paintings for your reference.