Calligraphy Theory

Author: Shen Yinmo
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Since the law is objectively existing, people cannot arbitrarily change it. Only after recognizing it can they grasp it well, use it earnestly and flexibly, and thus accomplish all tasks and achieve desired goals. Therefore, those who do not understand the application of writing principles cannot write well. Even if someone has great talent and occasionally aligns with the rules of writing by chance, it may still be considered good calligraphy, but they cannot be called a calligrapher. Qian Ruoshui of the Song Dynasty once said, "The ancient masters of calligraphy often did not know the brush technique." Indeed, this is the case. The primary duty of a calligrapher is to write good, artistic characters. What practice aims to solve is this very thing, and what theory aims to solve is also this very thing. Therefore, this article does not discuss whether calligraphy is an art or whether it should be promoted, but only studies its three aspects: "1. Brush technique, brush momentum, and brush intention are the fundamental skills of calligraphy and also the most important markers that distinguish it from general writing. While general writing only requires writing the character correctly, calligraphy demands that it be written artistically. Therefore, in terms of specific writing methods, there are requirements for brush technique, brush momentum, and brush intention."