Zhou Yongjian's "An Overview of Official History" written in his early years has shown strange knowledge, and the comments on calligraphy and painting in "On the Orchestral String and Piano" are particularly eloquent, insightful and harmonious. His Sketch of Painting Art in Yuan Dynasty, Three Masters of Modern Painting, Sweeping the Dust and Seeing the Truth, and Xu Wei's Sketch of Painting Art are fresh, clear and far-sighted, which makes his artistic theory more relaxed. His new work, Zhou Yongjian's Collection of Paintings and Calligraphy, is a combination of painting and calligraphy, which fully reflects his artistic achievements in recent years.
Zhou Yongjian's artistic orientation, like his attitude towards life, is a symbol of his personality, which is characterized by a "clear and thick" style, which is refined, deep, steady and elegant. His calligraphy is based on the remains of Tang people in Jinyun, and he is proud of the inscriptions. He is beautiful and energetic, and his methods and meanings are interrelated. He is clumsy, broad-minded and harmonious. He is like a man, and his ambition truly reflects his spiritual cultivation of "the unity of art and Taoism" and "proving wisdom with art" Judging from the creative mentality, Zhou Yongjian advocates "normal mind", that is, "leisure" and "leisure" and pursues "true interest"; Judging from the principle that the artist is based on the world, he advocates the artistic essence of "taking great wisdom", "all things are natural" and not assimilating with the secular world, and advocates that "those with discerning and authentic quality are close to the Tao"; From the perspective of grasping art, he advocates eliminating "legal obstacles" and "psychological obstacles", pursuing "true wisdom and great wisdom" characterized by "communication", based on "understanding" and "getting through" as a means; From the perspective of artistic style, he paid more attention to the literati interest of "lightness", "purity" and "elegance", advocated the style of academic research, advocated learning to cultivate art, and practiced it, which promoted the reading atmosphere of Chongqing Book Association. He has always regarded reading and learning as a means of "seeking wisdom" and "being ignorant of things". His theory has opened up a new field, where we can see his wisdom and insight.
Nourishing the heart and the orientation of the times
Zhou Yongjian's calligraphy and painting are very good, his methods are noble and ancient, and he is not fashionable. He has devoted a lot of efforts to orthodox books that are disdained by contemporary book circles, and the quaint truth rate of the upcoming Recommended Season Direct Table shows his efforts to make the past look brand-new. In addition, the wantonness of its big grass and the solemnity of its monument can be seen in the legacy of ancient sages. He believes: "The unity of mind and art shows the importance of people's spiritual cultivation. The level of spiritual cultivation is verified by intelligence, determination and the realm of life. Another kind of verification is the externalization of the mind-the scattered gas lattice in calligraphy works. Here, we can further realize that the spirit in calligraphy is actually the reflection of human life breath and life state in calligraphy. In this way, the arguments that' human success is art' and' character is a book' have an accurate correspondence. "
In Xuan Ming's Inscription and Postscript, he wrote: "Wen Gang asked Yu Shu Dao how to improve it, and Yu Yue said that it is strange and strange, which varies from book to book. It is also clear, elegant and charming. Strange, pull out the vulgar to flatter, surprising cases also; Ancient, poor law, ancient quality. Strange, but also interesting and comfortable. The books I know well are well-founded, and he can rely on them. He Guzhi's theory is short and long, and there are different opinions! " His theory of "singularity" is enough to enlighten fools and make them wise.
Cultivate one's morality and cultivate one's nature, and make good connections.
Zhou Yongjian's calligraphy and painting art is the result of his comprehensive cultivation. The ancients said that "the heart has eternal thoughts, and the wrist shows the potential of Wan Li", which is not empty talk. The "quietness" in his book is manifested in the charm of Wei and Jin dynasties, and he is carried away, neither violent nor vigorous. In the modern interpretation of classical calligraphy and painting, he also pays attention to the visual impact of aesthetics, such as making books with wrapping paper, advertising paper, calendar paper and other materials to obtain novel artistic charm. Zhou Yongjian has made great achievements in education, publishing, association and creation. His overall success depends on his extraordinary "determination" and "understanding", so he is very busy and tired, but his mind is clear.
Zhou Yongjian is very popular in calligraphy because of his modesty and prudence, respect for the old and love for the young. The ancients said that "an upright man walks without orders". Chongqing Book Association has enviable cohesion, artistic vitality and good image, which is related to Zhou Yongjian's solid work style and personality charm. Zhou Yongjian said in "Reading Ma Shixiao's two cursive scripts": "Calligraphy is an art, and I am afraid that there is one thing that I should have besides studying, and that may be spiritual freedom and purity." This sentence clearly shows what he holds and abides by. Looking at his rich academic education and artistic practice, we can better understand the unique advantages of his outlook on life and art.