With the increasing prosperity of purple sand culture, the concept of "literati pot" has also been widely discussed. But regrettably, many people have a misunderstanding of the "literati pot", and even desecrate the name.
1. The misunderstanding of the "literati pot".
First of all, it is necessary to clarify the misuse of the "literati pot". Some people who call themselves "literati" label their pots as "literati pots", which is a complete misunderstanding of the word "literati". The literati should pursue inner cultivation and realm, rather than external titles. On the other hand, it is even more ridiculous that some people claim to have "studied in the ** Academy of Fine Arts" through short-term training. This kind of superficial learning method is difficult to really obtain systematic modeling training.
In addition, some people call themselves "cultural people" by virtue of the diplomas they bought, which is also a desecration of "culture". The accumulation of culture requires long-term knowledge accumulation and thinking precipitation, and cannot rely on a few certificates. If a person's cultural background is really poor, the so-called "literati pot" made can only be sloppy on the garbage can.
2. The intrinsic essence of the "literati pot".
So what is the real "literati pot"? In my opinion, the "literati pot" should inherit the excellent traditional culture and reflect the author's cultivation and feelings. Specifically:
First, the contents of the pot must reflect traditional culture. The so-called "literati" focus not on calligraphy and painting techniques, but on the understanding of traditional Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. In the same way, the "literati pot" should also inherit the values of traditional Chinese culture. If it is only a pile of calligraphy and painting techniques, and does not reflect the author's thoughts and feelings, it is difficult to call it a "literati pot".
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Second, the contents of the pot must be born from the pot. The creator needs to carefully design the body of the pot so that the body and the inscription are integrated and complement each other. If the already formed content is mechanically transported to the pot, it is difficult to achieve the effect of "cutting the tea and cutting the pot".
Thirdly, the contents of the pot must express the author's thoughts. Every excellent "literati pot" contains the life insights of the maker. Without this ideological core, no matter how exquisite the technique is, it can only be regarded as a handicraft, not a "literati pot".
At present, the quality of the "literati pot" is uneven, and there is a problem of imitating impetuousness. In order to promote the healthy development of the "literati pot", creators should improve their self-cultivation and strive to master the traditional cultural heritage. This is the basis for creating a "literati pot". Cultural self-confidence also needs long-term accumulation, and the improvement of skill level can better express thoughts and feelings.