TraditionalCalligraphyPay attention to the "eight laws" and followTwo kingsbut over time, people began to seek a personalized writing style. Lin SanzhiofCursiveIt is in this context that it came to prominence. with the traditionalCalligraphyDifferent,Lin SanzhiCompletely got rid of itTwo kingscreated its own "I Method".
Lin SanzhiofCursiveIt is striking with its unique style. ComparedTwo kingsThe Eight Laws,Lin SanzhiofCursiveThere seems to be only one basic stroke, the "line winding method". This style is impressive, because inLin SanzhiBefore, it was rare to see such a uniqueCursive。However, this personalized way of writing didn't happen overnight, it originatedLin SanzhiLearn and transform othersCalligraphyHome experience.
According toLin SanzhiSelf-report and commentator's analysisLin SanzhifromWang DuoI learned the method of "rising ink", fromHuang BinhongThere I learned the skills of thirsty ink and staying ink. It can be seen from his works that he prefers to use "rising ink" and "water method" in his works such as banners, couplets, and central halls of medium size and above. These techniques make his work more lively and interesting.
In addition,Lin SanzhiAlso borrowedDong QichangofCalligraphystyle, but withDong QichangQuite different,Lin SanzhiAnd didn't stick to itTwo kingsof the testimonies. Instead, he adopted a vertical rectangular knot and constructed a unique character matrix by advancing it with a light-light-thick-light approach. This style of brushwork makes the work fresh and elegant, giving people a feeling of joy.
Lin SanzhiIn 1972 in ChinaCalligraphyBecame famous in the exchange selection. Rumored, at that timeQi GongSir seeLin SanzhiAfter the work, he praised again and again: "Great, great!" ”Zhao PuchuMr. was also full of praise for his work: "This old skill is profound, admire, admire!" "Subsequently, JapanCalligraphyThe green mountains and cedar rain of the realm leadCalligraphyThe delegation visited Nanjing and paid a special visitLin Sanzhiand praised in the message: "The grass holy relics are here." In addition, reporter Zhang Xin also spoke highly of it in an article published by the weekly "Hope".Lin SanzhiofCursiveArt。Gradually,Lin SanzhiThe reputation of the company has continued to spread, and it is known as modern ChinaCursiveTherefore, it has won the reputation of "grass saint".
However, in recent years, there have also been people who have begun to be rightLin SanzhiReceiving the title of "Grass Saint" is questionable. These people think, thoughLin SanzhiofCursivewith a definiteArtHighlight, but far from the name of "Grass Saint". They think,Lin Sanzhiworks of neitherZhang Zhi, Zhang Xu,Waisunor the testimoniesTwo kingsThe power of the grass cannot be seen in ancient timesCalligraphyEveryoneCursiveof shadows, but just casually entwined, lacking beauty.
In response to this controversy, a lot likesCalligraphyFor those who learn from it, this argument seems a bit boring. Because a name needs strength to support, and it needs to stand the test of time. Therefore, it is the evaluation of later generations that ultimately determines the name. Therefore, in addition to the name, it is more important to look at the work itself, to see whether it has a connotation worthy of appreciation and learning.
Lin SanzhiI once said, "Until I was 60 years old, I was always pursuing the testimonies, but after the age of 60, I gradually gained some experience and began to stop sticking to the testimonies. "From that point of view,Lin SanzhiofCursiveThe biggest charm lies in its unattainable personalization style. Actually, it's not that there are no testimonies to follow, but there are no testimonies of the predecessors, but there are themLin SanzhiThe law of self-reliance. Because of this,Lin SanzhiOnly then can we reach the realm of "self-reliance of the law" that Shi Tao said. Of course, whether to reach this realm depends on his representative works and the evaluation of later generations.
Lin SanzhiWith its distinctive personalityCursiveStyle inCalligraphyThe industry has emerged and won the reputation of "grass saint". And his work also got itQi GongSir,Zhao PuchuMr. etcCalligraphyHighly praised by everyone. Although in recent years forLin SanzhiWhether it is worthy of the title of "grass saint" has also appeared, but for likesCalligraphyIt is more important to appreciate and learn from the work itself. After all, a name needs to be tested by time, and it will eventually be determined by the evaluation of later generations. Finally, let's leave that tooLin Sanzhiworks as well as hisCursivestyle to judge whether he is worthy of the title of "Grass Saint".