The difference between contemporary Chinese calligraphy and Japanese calligraphy?

Calligraphy originated in China, and for good reason, the Chinese put tradition first in their writing. The Chinese use of the term "calligraphy" to define the concept reflects the great importance that Chinese calligraphers attach to the law. "Fa" is the rule, the basis of all expression, and all who engage in this way must abide by the rules. This is correct. Taking "law" as the core of the art has created a characteristic of Chinese calligraphy: the technical standard always occupies a high position. Of course, this is as it should be. To a certain extent, technical factors determine the height of artistic expression. There is no art without technique. Not to mention that China is the mother country of the art of calligraphy, the art originated from here, she is the rule maker of the game of this art, the leader of the technology, of course, we should pay absolute attention to it.

Japan has named the art of writing "Shudo", which shows that its intentions are far-reaching. "Law" is the foundation, "art" is "law" in the application of aesthetic activities, "way" is a bit of philosophical meaning The "art" is the application of the "law" in aesthetic activities, while the "way" is somewhat philosophical, which is to realize something through the art, and to sublimate the art of writing to a higher level. In the opinion of Japanese calligraphers, Chinese calligraphers lack imagination and a sense of humor. Traditional Chinese calligraphy is too much bound by history and reality, and too limited to tradition, so that a deep-rooted tradition of realism has developed, weakening the status of individuality and romanticism. In Japan, the first consideration of the calligrapher is artistic conception, and they often use the tradition as the basis, inject their own personality, use imagination, melt new ideas, highlighting the calligrapher's unique insight into the tradition, unique mood and unique style.

Chinese traditional calligraphy and Japanese modern calligraphy have two different aesthetics. Looking at Chinese calligraphy is like looking at ancient character posters and monuments through the ages. In terms of the integrity of the entire calligraphy and the basic skills of the author are impeccable, but as a work of art, the form of expression is a historical reproduction of the works of our writers from the tradition of almost every piece of work at a glance, the Chinese writers are very faithful to the tradition of the works written to stand up to the evaluation and scrutiny. As a generation of artists launched works, this traditional way of writing also has a disadvantage, that is, painting and calligraphy itself dare not break through the traditional concepts, easy to drown in the atmosphere of deliberate realism, especially as the art of calligraphy are used in this traditional box set of stereotypes and the traditional way of writing, a style, the same penmanship, to see more will make people bored. Such as sketching paintings, realistic more than enough, not enough spirit, these works, despite the depth of power, but never a good work of art. The real work of art should be to show the writer's creative personality and self-contained style.

Though modern calligraphy in Japan is largely faithful to tradition, the vast majority of calligraphers are talented and bold enough to break through the boundaries of tradition and are not restricted by superstition. The entire calligraphy work carries the flavor of modern re-creation, including their understanding and awareness of tradition. Although their calligraphy skills are not deep, the mood is the main thing as a work of art. Chinese people are inheriting the tradition of calligraphy, sticking to the tradition and working around the tradition, few Chinese calligraphers study how to innovate on the basis of respecting the tradition. It must be known that a good calligraphy treasures is with its rich connotation and far-reaching situation.