When appreciating Wei Bei calligraphy works, which Wei Bei calligraphy works are worth recommending?
Wei Stele is the most glorious chapter in the history of Chinese calligraphy. There are many schools and countless classics. Due to space limitations, I can only recommend a few representative works.
1: [Zheng Wengong Monument] Copy Works
【Stele Poetry Commentary】
Zheng Wengong is well-known at home and abroad. His elegance and forcefulness were born from nature.
On the thick and wide cliffs, the Northern Dynasties won the honor.
【Collection of calligraphy works】
His tragic virtues are well-known throughout the world, his generosity and wisdom are long-lasting.
The aesthetics of painting are among the best in the world, and his later disciples praised him for his great achievements.
2: [Zhang Menglong Monument] Copy Works
【Stele Poetry Commentary】
His energy makes him a fierce dragon, he is extremely thin, strong and majestic.
His posture is graceful and graceful, and he was the first choice for studying calligraphy in the Northern Wei Dynasty.
[Collected poetry works]
Thousands of peaks and valleys are filled with purple smoke, springs are beautiful, pines are green and grass is green.
In the deep spring, the leaves are full of fishing songs, and my heart is full of emotions and my soul is wandering from the sky.
Three [Li Bi’s Epitaph] Copy Works
【Stele Poetry Commentary】
Li Bi should be called a beautiful jade, but it is still far behind the fierce dragon.
What is true and what is false is written by one person, leaving it to future generations to study carefully.
[Collected poems on Li Bi’s epitaph]
In the Spring and Autumn Period, Zuo Zhuan enjoyed reading the calligraphy, and the rulers and tablets of the Jin and Han Dynasties delighted his heart.
Talking about Zhang, appreciating the charm of art, thinking about integrating Qi and nourishing the wind.
Four: Copy works of Wei [Mrs. Shi’s Stele]
【Stele Poetry Commentary】
A good monument still needs someone to uphold it, but my poor wife has been cold for thousands of years.
Graceful, elegant and natural, why only chase Zhang Menglong.
[Poems from Madam Shi’s Monument]
With the bright moon in my heart, I speak out loudly, and when I write poems, the fragrance flows.
She is graceful, graceful, and graceful, and her beauty is astounding.
Five: [Yuan Ni’s Epitaph] Copy Works
[Commentary on the Imagery Poetry of Yuan Ni Stele]
The brocade trees in the West Garden are in bloom, and the spring breeze is blowing to the balcony.
Relying on the lantern evokes the dream of immortals, where does the sound of partridges come from?
[Poetry Collection of Yuan Ni Monuments]
Junwu led the generals to control Luoyang, and the spring was shining brightly at the end of the year.
He has a high reputation for his political practice and moral conduct, and the villagers have made lasting inscriptions to express their condolences.
Six [Diao Zun’s Epitaph] Copy Works
【Stele Poetry Commentary】
Chinese stone carvings are colorful, with Wei and Tang steles leading the way.
Exquisite and natural, there is thoughtfulness, while roundness, elegance and elegance are all things to follow.
[Collected poems on Diao Zun’s epitaph]
The flowing brilliance of the autumn spring scatters the pines and the wind, and the rocks and mountains crackle and vibrate with sound.
Purple clouds come and go, and in the distance you can see whales and dragons riding in the sky.
The works above are all selected from the book "Complete Collection of Chinese Calligraphy Copying" written by Yang Ban.
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Is it better to start with the Four Great Masters or Wei Bei?
For a long time, when it comes to getting started with learning calligraphy, the calligraphy education community has always said "first regular script, then regular script, then running script." The block letters specifically refer to Ou Yan Liu: the European style is rigorous, the frame structure is good, the face body is stretched, the atmosphere is strong, the willow body is thin and strong, and the laws are strict. The three embody the standardization of stippling and structure. Whether recommended by teachers or copybooks sold on the market, these three are the main ones. Such as Yan Zhenqing's "Duobao Pagoda" and "Qinli Stele", Ouyang Xun's "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Inscription", Liu Gongquan's "Xuanmi Pagoda Stele", etc.
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I was shocked when I first heard Wang Tianmin, a member of the Chinese Calligraphy Association, say, "Yanliu harms people and kills individuality." The foundation of calligraphy should start with official script and Wei Kai script. But after further study, I found that this is an interesting and valuable topic.
Beginners to learning calligraphy should strive for "elegance and integrity"
In reality, more than one person believes that it is best to start with running script and practice regular script at the same time. The rigor of regular script will make you feel frustrated before you can grasp it. It is only suitable for practicing stable basic skills. There is more room for you to develop your cursive script, and you can quickly see your progress, which is good for cultivating your interest. Thinking about it, I read "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Ming" several times when I was a child, but I couldn't get the essence of it, so I finally stopped writing.
Picture/European Style "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Inscription"
But is this really possible? It is said that an old man once brought his cursive calligraphy works to Lin Sanzhi, a master of contemporary cursive calligraphy, for advice. Sanwen carefully looked through them one by one, only nodding and saying nothing. After the old gentleman left, Mr. Lin said: "This person is still outside the door." He said that if the visitor was a young man, he would not hesitate to stop him and write regular script quickly. But the old man took a detour in his life and asked him to practice regular script from scratch. On the one hand, he was embarrassed, and on the other hand, it was too late, so he could only keep silent. Su Shi, a calligrapher of the Song Dynasty, also said that regular script is like standing, running script is like running, and cursive script is like running. I have never seen anyone who can run even if he can't stand still. Regular script is the main body of cursive writing.
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It is undeniable that Chinese traditional cultural concepts have a "respect for integrity". For example, Confucius said that "if the cutting is not straight, you will not eat" and "the mat is not straight, you will not sit". If you think about it carefully, it should start from being dignified and respectful from a young age, cultivating the decency and integrity of character, and extending to adhering to the rule of law. After the Southern Song Dynasty's migration to the south, "elegance and uprightness" were also emphasized in Ci studies, but the focus was not on establishing an artistic theory, but on emphasizing Zhengshuo and advocating "orthodoxy", which was in line with the "Tao orthodoxy" in Neo-Confucianism and represented the determination of one statue. "legitimization".
Therefore, from the perspective of shaping children's character and developing habits, regular script is the most mature font of Chinese characters. It has a square shape, straight strokes and rigorous rules. It should be the best choice for children who are just learning calligraphy.
But the point is, regular script is not limited to Tang Kai.
Which is better, Wei and Jin regular script or Tang regular script?
Looking back from history, the first to appear was the regular script of the Jin people represented by Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi and their sons, followed by the regular script of the Wei stele, including cliff stone carvings and epitaph stone carvings with similar calligraphy styles before and after the Northern Wei Dynasty, and then came Ouyang Xun and Yu Shinan. The regular script of the early Tang Dynasty represented by , Chu Suiliang, and the regular script of the middle and late Tang Dynasty represented by Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan.
Calligraphers in the Ming and Qing Dynasties began to advocate starting with Yan Liu regular script. Yan Liu's regular script has strong bones and rigorous brushwork. He has obvious lifting and pressing movements when using the brush, which can correct the problems of careless drawing. But going too far is not enough, and being too rigorous has actually become a shortcoming and a drawback. For example, turning points and critical points are precisely what Mi Fu, a calligrapher of the Song Dynasty, called "ugly". Nowadays, calligraphy teaching in primary and secondary schools generally imitates Yan Liu, only seeking to resemble the form, and develops a harsh and harsh style. Yan Liu is written in imitation of Song style characters, and then learning running script will naturally be difficult.
Jin Kai is the origin of regular script. Tang Kai only pays attention to the standardization of brushwork and ignores emotional expression, which can easily stifle the artistic personality of beginners, especially for teenagers. Because the law is too strict, it is easy to write rigidly and lack vitality, let alone express artistic personality. This point has been made very clear by artists Jiang Kui of the Southern Song Dynasty and Kang Youwei of the Qing Dynasty. Jiang Kui believes that the ancient method emphasizes freedom, verticality and horizontality, with various structures. Tang Kaiqi regarded fairness as good, with a rigid structure and a single style of writing. It lost the customs of the Wei and Jin Dynasties and lost the ancient method. We should study the regular script of Wei and Jin Dynasties, especially the regular script of Zhong Yao of Wei and Wang Xizhi of Jin. That's why Bao Shichen of the Qing Dynasty said: "The calligraphy of the Tang Dynasty has no fixed style, but it is reserved and has a carved shape."
Kang Youwei summarized the ten beauties of Wei and Jin regular scripts:
One said, strong courage.
On the second day, the weather was quiet.
Third, the brushwork jumps.
Fourth, the stippling is steep and thick.
The fifth day is that the state of mind is strange and relaxed.
On the sixth day, the spirit is flying.
Seventh day, full of interest.
Eighth, the bone method is profound.
Nine said, the structure is natural.
On the tenth day, flesh and blood are abundant.
Kang Youwei believed that Tang Kai script had eight diseases: sparse, withered, forced, thin, contentious, slippery, straight, and convergent. The ancient methods of the Wei and Jin Dynasties are unique to later generations. Its dense structure, thick brushwork, long and relaxed strokes, and the vertical and horizontal attitude are exactly what Tang Kaiqi lacks. Tang Kaili even lacks the beauty of being able to move horses in sparse places, not letting air flow in dense places, deceiving white things into black, and having infinite magic.
Some people think that both Tang regular script and Wei and Jin regular script are good, but this is not the case. Because Tang Kai rigidified the form of regular script, it meant the end of regular script, and the final change to printed form proved this. Therefore, the Northern Song Dynasty transformed regular script into running script, which was contrary to the rigidity of Tang Kai script.
Follow the flow of calligraphy and the road will be smoother
The ancient method of regular script in Wei and Jin Dynasties originated from Jinwen and Hanli. Judging from the inscriptions and ink marks of Zhong Yao, Wang Xizhi, Wang Xianzhi and even the Wei and Jin Dynasties, there are seal scripts and official inscriptions. Therefore, Bao Shichen said: "The Bei stele has its own rules and regulations, and it comes out freely, so it has many variations."
I asked Wang Tianmin: "Don't you think Yan Liu's regular script is beautiful?" He said: "Because it is too perfect, it kills individuality and turns it into a thousand-word art calligraphy. My son's Yan Liu script is useless." Education Yanliu is commonly used in Chinese, which is very inappropriate. He believes that the essence of calligraphy is abstraction and intentionality, and calligraphy attainments determine the freehand nature of landscape painting, so it is very important.
Some people say that if you want to learn calligraphy because you want your handwriting to look better, you might as well start with Tang Kai script. But if you are interested in learning calligraphy or even Chinese painting, it is recommended to start with seal script or even oracle bone inscriptions.
Nowadays, there are fewer and fewer opportunities to write with a pen, and the practicality can be ignored. The main purpose of learning calligraphy is to understand the beauty of Chinese characters, improve artistic literacy, and inherit excellent cultural traditions. So whether it is from the perspective of laying the foundation for entry now, or from the perspective of future artistic ability development, Bronze Inscriptions, Han Li and Wei-Jin Regular Script seem to be better choices.
What is the difference between Founder Wei Stele and Founder Wei Stele Simplified?
Wei stele refers to a rough calligraphy copybook originating from the historical period. Founder Wei Bei Simplified Chinese is an innovative artistic font for the Internet and printing. Its pertinence and practical scope are very different.
Datong's elderly calligraphers and painters discuss how to build the Pingcheng Wei Stele calligraphy brand?
Wei stele is the general name for the stone inscriptions of the Northern Dynasties during the Southern and Northern Dynasties in my country. The Northern Wei Dynasty was the most refined, and its manifestations include stele inscriptions, statues, cliffs, etc.
Datong's elderly calligraphers and painters should support the idea of building a Weibei brand!
Regarding how Datong calligraphers and painters build the Weibei brand, I would like to share some opinions for reference.
One, careful planning. A practical plan will be formulated, certified by experts, and submitted to the Datong Federation of Literary and Art Circles for review and approval before implementation.
Second, explore the calligraphy culture of Wei stele. Datong was the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty and one of the birthplaces of Wei stele (the other one is in Henan). It is necessary to make full use of the advantages of the birthplace of Wei Bei, explore the Wei Bei calligraphy culture, and strive to build a "Wei Bei calligraphy cultural brand" to expand its influence and make Datong a Wei Bei cultural tourism city.
Third, create momentum and exaggerate. The first is to invite famous contemporary Wei stele masters Sun Boxiang and Li Song to Datong to hold special seminars on Wei stele calligraphy. The second is to hold a national Wei Bei calligraphy exhibition, and the government will give heavy awards to outstanding works and exhibited works. The third is to take the lead and organize the Datong Calligraphers and Painters Association to penetrate the Wei Bei calligraphy exhibition into provincial capital cities across the country and gradually extend to third-tier cities across the country to expand the influence of Wei Bei culture across the country.
Fourth, let Weibei calligraphy culture go abroad. You can go to some countries in Southeast Asia to promote the culture of Wei stele calligraphy, and you can also go to Little Japan to promote the culture of Wei stele calligraphy. The best way to promote Wei Bei calligraphy culture abroad is to hold the "Wei Bei Calligraphy Exhibition".
The above is the answer given by the respondent while traveling during the May Day holiday. The views are simple and are for reference only.
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