Xu Zhiqian, born in the turbulent period of the last years of the Qing Dynasty, showed his right from an early ageCalligraphyof strong interest. Passing through in the capitalCalligraphyThe study of the academy and the guidance of famous teachers, hisCalligraphyHis talent gradually emerged, and he showed unique insights and in-depth research in three scripts: regular script, line script, and cursive script. He's superbCalligraphySkill and profoundCultureThe background made him the one he was at that timeCalligraphyA new star in the world.
What he hasCalligraphyTalent was widely recognized at an early age. His teacher gifted him with ".Jiucheng Palaceas a gift, and his copying reached such an extent that even his teacher felt that he could no longer help him improve. He was also in the familySeal carvingThe experience of working as an apprentice at the factory became unique to himCalligraphyThe foundation for the cultivation of style.
In order to promote Chinese characters and improve people'sCulturequality, New China has organized a number of excellentCalligraphyhome, co-authored a bookCopybook。And Xu Zhiqian's font became the foundation, aiming to provide a template for the public to learn and imitate. This oneCopybookIt had a huge impact at that time and became a study for people in the early days of New ChinaCalligraphyimportant teaching materials. Xu Zhiqian'sCalligraphyfor the new ChinaCultureConstruction has made an important contribution.
However, with the development of the times, people have become interested inCalligraphyThe aesthetic concept is also constantly changing. Nowadays, some people think that Xu Zhiqian'sCalligraphyToo prescriptive, rigorous, lacking in personality and innovation, it is called"Typographic"。This view reflects the contemporary pursuit of freedom and innovation.
From a professional point of view, Xu Zhiqian'sCalligraphyHe has a high level of attainment in the line, structure and layout of the strokes. His strokes are smooth and full, the structure is rigorous and steady, and the layout is reasonable and harmonious. These characteristics gave himCalligraphyVery highAestheticsValue. However, it cannot be denied that Xu Zhiqian'sCalligraphyThere are some problems. For example, glyphs are too standardized, rigid, and lack variability and flexibility. It may be that he has neglected to focus too much on glyph accuracyCalligraphyvariability.
We should look at this criticism from multiple angles. On the one hand, Xu Zhiqian'sCalligraphyIt is indeed impossible to satisfy the aesthetic needs of contemporary people in pursuit of individuality and innovation, but on the other hand, hisCalligraphystill has a high levelArtvalue and historical significance. We can't just deny himCalligraphyachievements, but should be appreciated and understood with an objective attitudeArtCreation.
Xu Zhiqian is ChinaCalligraphyAn important one in historyArtHome, he's hereCalligraphyThe contribution of the field cannot be ignored. Despite hisCalligraphyIn contemporary times it is criticized for"Typographic", but we should be hospitable. HisCalligraphyIt has a high level in terms of picture structure, stroke lines, reasonable and harmonious layout, etc., which is for ChinaCalligraphymade an important contribution.
However, forCalligraphyaesthetic perceptions and needs are also constantly changing, and we should leave room for individuality and innovation. ContemporaryCalligraphyFamilies can draw nutrients from Xu Zhiqian's experience and adapt to the trend of the times to create more personalized and innovativeCalligraphyOpus. Only continuous development and innovation can make ChinaCalligraphyIn contemporary timesArtcontinues to shine.
In short, Xu Zhiqian'sCalligraphyinfluenced the timeCultureconstruction, his works have a high levelArtvalue and historical significance. We should evaluate him more objectivelyCalligraphyachievements, but also should be given to the contemporaryCalligraphyMore room for development of the family. CalligraphyIt's ChinaCultureWe should cherish and pass on the treasures. By appreciationCalligraphy, we can feel the Chinese traditionCultureThe profound heritage and unique charm.