Contemporary theorists seem to have not paid enough attention to it. Really compare calligraphy with other arts and give it a high status.
Liang Qichao should be the first in modern times. He put forward in his speech to Tsinghua University Staff Calligraphy Research Association on 1926.
: "The beauty of writing with wires, the beauty of light and the beauty of expressing personality are of great value in art ... or because I like writing.
With this preference, writing is the highest among all kinds of fine arts. All the advantages that are not next to it are written; One side, one side
What can't be expressed in words can be expressed. Obviously, Liang Qichao believes that "writing" (that is, calligraphy) has a high status.
In other fine arts (such as painting, sculpture, architecture, etc. ). This view was later recognized by Zong Baihua and Lin Wutang.
, Shen,,, etc. Zong Baihua believes that China music has declined, but calligraphy has taken its place.
Become a national art that expresses the highest artistic conception and sentiment.
. Lin Yutang said that if you don't understand China's calligraphy and its artistic inspiration, you can't talk about China's art, such as China.
New buildings, whether archways, pavilions or temples, have no sense of harmony and formal beauty. Not the source
In a certain style of China calligraphy. Jiang Yi pointed out that calligraphy itself is one of the most advanced arts in China.
Besides form, we can also draw a conclusion that, in a sense, it also constitutes the most basic reason for other China arts.
Sue. Deng Yizhe emphasized more firmly that China's calligraphy is not only an art, but also a pure art and an art.
The highest realm. Shen believes that China's calligraphy is recognized as the highest art in the world because it can show amazing miracles.
Colors bring the brilliance of painting, and music is silent and harmonious. Introduce appreciation and your heart will be brand-new.
These assertions about the positioning of calligraphy may disgust people who don't like calligraphy, but the expression in this book
The body is not a problem at all, and it deserves to be recognized and quoted by future generations.
In 1980s, another scholar stepped into the cultural level from the artistic level, which set a higher standard for calligraphy.
Xiong Bingming, French Chinese scholar and artist. 1984, Institute of Fine Arts, China Academy of Fine Arts.
In his speech at the meeting, he said, "I think calligraphy represents the core of China culture. It can be said that it is the core of the core. "
In the 1990s, he wrote many times to reiterate that in the cultural history of China, although religion also played an important role, culture
What is the core of philosophy "; China's calligraphy is the core of China culture. Visible, he told "China calligraphy is
The expression "the core of China's cultural core" is not mentioned casually, but has a special liking, and it is becoming more and more important with the passage of time.
More and more convinced.
But the result of my thinking is that I think Mr. Xiong's so-called "China calligraphy is the core of China culture" is one of them.
This idea is untenable, although the author once believed it.
First of all, Mr. Xiong's specific argument can only be deduced that "calligraphy is the core of China culture" (in other words,
The conclusion that calligraphy represents the core part of China culture is also acceptable. As he said in the Collected Works of Xiong Bingming: "Tong.
Studying calligraphy can answer many questions about China culture. "Calligraphy is a direct expression of the soul, which not only
Individuals and collectives; It is both conscious and subconscious. It is self-sufficient to study China's cultural spirit through calligraphy.
Of course. "Anyway, it is undoubtedly debatable to say that' calligraphy is the core of China culture'.
Secondly, Mr. Xiong's formulation has the nature of word games. Because he accepted that "philosophy is the core of culture"
The premise of Westernization, that is, his so-called "calligraphy is the core of China's cultural core", is actually equivalent to saying "calligraphy"
Is the core of China's philosophy ". But why does Mr. Xiong only take the former and not the latter? The author believes that Mr. Xiong once
If the latter expression is adopted, the fallacy will be clear at a glance, because common sense and early warning tell people that philosophy and calligraphy are two different things.
Two different forms of cultural existence can influence each other, but no one can enter the core of others. for
In order to cover up the fallacy of his positioning of calligraphy, Xiong Xianche had to quietly "play" a word game and replace it.
The expression of the former. Although the meaning of "the core of cultural core" and "the core of philosophy" is the same, when readers accept it,
The reaction is very different. Generally speaking, seeing the former, people will only associate "calligraphy" with "culture";
Seeing the latter, people will associate "calligraphy" with "philosophy". Seeing the former, people will not immediately doubt it.
Q- Calligraphy is a cultural existence!
Seeing the latter, people will certainly be more critical: how can "calligraphy", as a visual form, become an ideological form?
What about the core of "philosophy"? Therefore, it is Xiong Xian who only talks about "the core of cultural core" and avoids talking about "the core of philosophy".
Being born there seems to make sense.
Third, Mr. Xiong's so-called "core of cultural core" misunderstood "culture" and "philosophy"
And "calligraphy". According to Mr. Xiong's formulation, between "culture", "philosophy" and "calligraphy"
Obviously, this relationship is an inclusive relationship from the outside to the inside. But after a little study, you can see such a relationship.
This definition is unrealistic. Because we all know that philosophy and calligraphy are two different kinds of existence, which cannot constitute tolerance.
Relationship with tolerance. This is just like Butscher, a famous British Aristotle researcher, writing poems for Aristotle.
Moving is more philosophical than writing history ":"Although these two fields (poetry and philosophy) are in contact,
At a certain point, but he (Aristotle) did not confuse them. Philosophy seeks "universality" from "particularity"; Its purpose
After discovering the truth and getting the truth, it's over. The purpose of poetry is to borrow' special'
To express "universality" is to concretize the universal truth and give it life. The universality of poetry is not abstract.
Concepts attract our feelings with a special attitude and attract our inner and outer feelings with concrete forms.
A watch is just a living organism, and all parts become a whole with functional organizational relationship. "Butscher this paragraph.
On the different ways of existence between philosophy and poetry, it is entirely appropriate to replace "poetry" with "calligraphy". Not only like it
This, even Mr. Xiong himself said in the article "Calligraphy and China Culture", philosophy and calligraphy are different-"
If philosophy is the pinnacle of' it's too cold at the top', then calligraphy is a garden where you can relax and linger, "Mr. Xiong said.
This leads to my own conclusion-"So it can be said that (calligraphy) is the core of cultural core"-which is really puzzling.
Solution!
In fact, philosophy and calligraphy are both concrete manifestations of culture, but they are different in expression-the former is
Cultural concept expression (or rational expression), while the latter is cultural visual expression (or perceptual expression). As far as status is concerned
Conceptual expression and visual expression are at the same level. As we all know, China culture has always attached importance to metaphysics.
The unity of "Tao" and "thing" (technology) does not go to extremes, but often sees infinity in finite, just like Mr. Zong Baihua.
He said: "China people don't pursue infinity like Faust, but find infinity in a valley, a flower and a bird."
Infinite, infinite, so his attitude is carefree, far-reaching and self-sufficient. He is detached, but he is not.
It was born. "
It is precisely because of this that China's philosophy "attaches importance to the use and practice of life" (in Xiong Bingming) and "the highest state of pursuit"
It is to surpass the world, that is, the world "(in Feng Youlan's words), instead of taking pleasure in seeking knowledge and establishing a huge theory like western philosophy.
System is the purpose. Because of this, China's calligraphy attaches great importance to technique and practicality, and it is that kind.
The mysterious "Tao" of speech is diligently pursued. This clearly shows that China's philosophy and China's calligraphy give consideration to "metaphysics" and "
The heterogeneous isomorphism of "physical unity" is ultimately determined by the basic spirit of China culture. In academic research
We can say that calligraphy embodies the spirit of philosophy to some extent (in fact, it is also the spirit of China culture), and we can also say philosophy.
To some extent, learning has refined the spirit of China's calligraphy, but we can never be sure who is the core. know
Philosophy and calligraphy can't be the core of anyone. They all reach the same goal, representing China from two different aspects.
The core of culture. Therefore, the author thinks that China's philosophy is the core of China culture, and China's calligraphy is also the core of China culture.
Heart!
Of course, many people at home and abroad hold the same or similar views with the author today, such as Qiu Zhenzhong.
: "Calligraphy, an art that is deeply compatible with China language, can be said to be the core of China culture.
A grasp of the mind. This is also a very difficult job for China scholars today, not to mention being in another culture.
People are here. Another example is Wang Yuechuan, who once revealed: "Not long ago, when I was teaching abroad, I had an existing day.
I also have a calligraphy class attended by westerners. One of the questions we discussed was: Why do you like China's calligraphy? they
The result of the discussion is that calligraphy has been accumulated and washed for thousands of years because it can best reflect the national spirit and cultural characteristics of China.
Excellent art class formed after elimination, so I love it and learn it. "
The truth is always getting clearer and clearer. After the above analysis, I believe our statement that "calligraphy is the core of China culture" is correct.
The formulation has a clear understanding. Finally, what needs to be added is that Mr. Xiong reiterated many times that "calligraphy belongs to China."
The core of China's cultural core ",although the specific formulation is biased, this special feeling for China's calligraphy is impressive.
Touching and admirable. It is the academic belief of seeking truth and being pragmatic that inspires the author to bravely say yes to the advantages and no to the disadvantages.
Feet. As for whether the phrase "calligraphy orientation" is appropriate, we have to ask Mr. Xiong and the readers.