The art of calligraphy and the skills of brushwork belong to two levels. Brushwork skills have nothing to do with talent, unlike literature and art. Most children of litterateurs cannot become litterateurs, because talent is very important. Therefore, no one has ever deliberately kept secret the technical and regular content such as how to recite poems, compose poems, and plan essays. In the history of calligraphy, calligraphers often come from calligraphy families. In fact, the basic brushwork skills of calligraphy are secretly passed down in their families just like the craftsmanship of craftsmen. Therefore, in the field of calligraphy, there has always been a core secret that is not easily revealed to outsiders - brushwork.
Human society has entered today's information age. Calligraphy has long been completely stripped away from the essential content that ordinary readers rely on to establish a career. Most of the utilitarian factors of calligraphy have long since ceased. It has become a pure art and continues to be loved by a few people. For this reason, the core skill of calligraphy - brushwork, has become something that people of the same mind can let go of their guard and explore sincerely. This book is a summary of the author's decades of exploration, "the purpose of keeping secrets is to leave nothing to be desired."
Reader comments
The book also mentions the difference between writing and calligraphy, which is very helpful for calligraphy lovers. I especially like the author's explanation of oracle bones, which is very interesting. I feel that this book is not only suitable for professionals, but also for calligraphy novices like me who just got married~
The book also mentions the difference between writing and calligraphy, which is very helpful for calligraphy lovers. I especially like the author's explanation of oracle bones, which is very interesting. I feel that this book is not only suitable for professionals, but also for calligraphy novices like me who just got married~