As a treasure of the Chinese nation, the art of calligraphy has evolved over thousands of years and has formed a variety of calligraphy styles. Among these calligraphy, Lishu has become the object of lifelong copying by many famous calligraphers with its unique artistic charm and historical status. Lishu is not only a kind of calligraphy that connects the previous and the next, but also an important foundation for the evolution and derivation of cursive script and regular script. As a contemporary grass sage, Lin Sanzhi has been copying Lishu works all his life, and his practice undoubtedly shows a deep understanding and awe of the art of calligraphy.
Lishu originated in the Qin Dynasty and evolved from the small seal. It breaks the complexity of the seal script, and the strokes are more concise and smooth, which has extremely high artistic value and historical significance. The emergence of Lishu opened a new chapter in the development of Chinese calligraphy. Its brushwork is rigorous and flexible, and its structure is square and rounded, and this unique beauty makes it an important part of the art of calligraphy. The penmanship of Lishu is the basis of other books, whether it is the elegance of cursive or the regularity of regular script, it is inseparable from the basic techniques of Lishu.
Lin Sanzhi, as a famous contemporary calligraphy artist, is known as a contemporary grass saint. His calligraphy attainments are profound, especially the study and copying of official calligraphy, which can be said to have reached the realm of perfection. Lin San has been copying the works of Lishu all his life, he believes that Lishu is the foundation of calligraphy, and only by in-depth study and mastery of Lishu can he go further on the road of calligraphy art. His approach not only reflects the respect and inheritance of the tradition of calligraphy, but also shows the endless exploration and pursuit of the art of calligraphy.
The relationship between official script and cursive script is particularly close. The agility and freedom of cursive writing is largely a natural extension of the calligraphy of official calligraphy. Some of the strokes in the official script, such as the wave and the turn, have been more exaggerated and extreme in cursive script. The rapid and continuous writing of cursive script is precisely the change and development on the basis of official script. Therefore, for calligraphy artists, copying Lishu is not only the basis for learning calligraphy, but also the key to understanding and mastering cursive script.
The relationship between official script and regular script is equally important. As the most regular script, the structure and strokes of regular script are influenced by official script. The squareness and balance of the official script have been further strengthened and improved in the regular script. Every stroke of the regular script can be found in the official script, therefore, the in-depth study of the official script has an irreplaceable role in mastering the regular script.
So, why do so many famous artists want to take Lishu as the object of lifelong copying? The reason lies in the rich brushwork and unique structure contained in Lishu, which provides infinite possibilities for the development of calligraphy art. Lishu is not only an independent book style, but also a bridge connecting the ancient and modern times and communicating different book styles. Through the copying and study of official scripts, calligraphy artists are not only able to improve their own skills, but also to better understand and absorb the advantages of other calligraphy styles.
The reason why Lin Sanzhi's approach is admirable is that he did not stay on the surface of the official book, but went deep into the inner part of the official book to explore and comprehend the essence of the official book. His calligraphy works, whether in official script, cursive script or regular script, all show a very high artistic standard and profound connotation. This is precisely because he always insisted on copying Lishu and constantly perfected his calligraphy skills, and finally reached the peak of calligraphy art.
In short, as a calligraphy style that connects the past and the next, Lishu not only evolved and derived cursive script and regular script, but also provided valuable learning resources for calligraphy artists. The reason why Lin Sanzhi and other famous artists took Lishu as the object of lifelong copying is because the penmanship of Lishu is the basis of other calligraphy, and by copying Lishu, they can better understand and master other calligraphy, so as to go further on the road of calligraphy art. This deep understanding and unremitting pursuit of the art of calligraphy is worthy of every calligraphy lover's learning and respect.
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