Xingshu Zhangfa (4) Xingshu Zhangfa Famous Calligraphy Works Case Analysis Part II: Xingshu Banner.
Banners are also called vertical banners or standing banners. Its shape is narrow and long, the body takes the vertical momentum, stretches up and down, the first is not spaced, the text is not segmented, the sentence is not dotted, up and down is coherent, and it is completed in one go. Lishu banners are the most commonly used and simplest form of expression. When writing, you can write more or less, or four aphorisms, or a poem, which can be selected according to your needs. The vertical folding of four-foot rice paper is two banners, which are simple and convenient, and the most common.
Banner drop paragraph with small lines of writing one line or two lines can be, the first line indicates the source, slightly longer, the second line is signed, and leave the appropriate position for the seal, do not exceed the length of the text.
The more the banners used in the book, the glyphs are larger or smaller, and the number of words is more or less, which allows calligraphers to write rich literary content and create distinctive works of Lishu. Banners are generally called four-foot folios, which have strong practicality and are more free and convenient to write.
This article selects the banner works written by Youren, Wang Zhen, Wang Wenzhi, Yu Shaosong, Wu Changshuo, Lu Runjue, Dong Qichang, Pan Tianshou and others from the works of famous artists of the past, as examples, to analyze and appreciate their chapter art forms, for everyone to refer to when creating banner works.
1. Yu Right
About the author: Yu Youren (1879-1964), a famous calligrapher in modern times, Gongwei stele calligraphy, xingshu and cursive, created "standard cursive", the style of writing is open and majestic, subtle and simple, unique.

Chapter Analysis: Yu Youren's banner has not been published, and it is a work written by Mr. Yu to "different". The style of this work is the basic style of Yu Renxing's book, from the Wei stele epitaph to get the momentum, the pen is vigorous, the body is open, in order to move for stillness, take the natural change. The body is treated as two and a half lines, with line spacing but no spacing, and the lines are unequal and staggered. The last eleven words, the rest of the space used for the inscription. At the end of the main text, there is the character "Shaoling" ertian, which is ostensibly Du Fu's poem. The paragraph is made of two lines, one long and one short, "different mr. zhengzhi, yu right". Under the name is a "right ren" Zhu Wenyin.
Interpretation of the work: I don't know Nantang Road, I now know the Fifth Bridge. The famous garden is surrounded by green water, wild /bamboo on the green night. Taniguchi is old, and Haoliang is the same. Ping/Born as a yuxing, did not regret the horseshoe ballad. /
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2. Wang Zhen
About the author: Wang Zhen (1867-1938), modern calligrapher and painter, fine painting, good calligraphy, painting is known for Buddha statues, flowers, fruits, birds and beasts are exquisite, middle-aged according to the Buddha, Dharma name jue, once specialized in stele plates, ancient humble Xiongshen.
Chapter analysis: Wang Zhen's combination of calligraphy and painting in this line book, the chapter method is fresh and casual, quite distinctive. The lower left corner is painted with ruyi and persimmon, the main text calligraphy is a long and two short for three lines, and the glyph is round and strong oblique, taking advantage of the situation. The paragraph fell under the picture as desired, and was treated as a collection of money, "Chengzi New Year, Wang Zhen's year of government seventy". The left side of the name is stamped with two white prints. The beginning is also stamped with a lead seal.
Interpretation of the work: as desired, Pepsi as desired, if it is satisfactory, it is not as good as / I intend. If it is as I intended, it is not as good as it is. / People and I have two intentions, Pepsi.
3. Wang Wenzhi
About the author: Wang Wenzhi (1730-1802), a famous calligrapher of the Qing Dynasty, good calligraphy, noh poetry, calligraphy originated from Dong Qichang, the second king of the upper trace, the style is soft, and Liu Yong, Weng Fanggang, Liang Tongshu and said, has the reputation of "light ink exploration flowers".
Chapter analysis: Wang Wenzhi's writing banner is thin and vigorous with a thin pen, the lines are rich, the glyphs take the vertical posture, and the side pen takes the risk. The chapter is sparse, the line spacing is large, the word spacing is small, the openness is cheerful, fresh and elegant, and the style of the so-called "light ink exploration flower" is written. The main text is treated in two and a half lines, the word "Tianhua" at the beginning of the pen is slightly larger, to lead the whole text, and the "sand" word that falls on the pen is also larger, so as to close the whole article, the beginning and end are rounded, and it is completed in one go. The last line remains six words, followed by the inscription. The fall is relatively concise, the words are smaller, and only the title is "Wang Wenzhi". Under the name are stamped with the white seals of "Wang Wenzhi Seal" and "Once Upon a Time in the Sea".
Interpretation of the work: Why should Tianhua be different from the void, and be exaggerating from the teachings/cyanosis. Kenshin floating clouds disappear with change, and the game does not count as river sand. /
4. Yu Shaosong
About author:Yu Shaosong (1882-1949), modern calligrapher and painter. Painting landscapes, pine bamboo, the atmosphere is majestic, the book is fine and the chapter grass, the vigor is round and healthy.
Chapter analysis: Yu Shaosong's line of this line book is thicker, the lines and grass are mixed, the thickness is round, the size, length, square circle, and cunning are all changes, the chapter method is denser, and the words are not connected to the word. The main text is two and a half lines, and the last line ends at two-thirds of the way, and the lines are not equal and staggered. The drop is made in one line, the upper and lower paragraphs are written consecutively, and the middle is disconnected. The first paragraph is "Xi Inch My Brother Teaching", the next paragraph is "Yu Shao Song", and the word "Shao Song" is written consecutively. Under the name are stamped with the seals of "Yu Shao Song Seal" and "Yue Yuan".
Interpretation of the work: the wood falls frost and is clear, and the autumn mountain is still hungry and washed. The sky is silent, and the earth is back to the lonely clouds. Ande sweeps the flies/moss, and the horizontal piano writes flowing water. /
5. Wu Changshuo
About the author: Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), a modern calligraphy and painting seal engraver, is good at calligraphy and painting seal carving, calligraphy and stone drums, participates in grass methods, condenses vigor, and has a magnificent temperament.
Chapter Analysis: Wu Changshuo's writings, like his seal books, have the grace and charm of being simple and majestic, and the great clumsiness and charm, with great ups and downs, natural intentions, and inadvertent spirit. The pen is strong and strong, the knots are simple and thick, the chapters are dense, the atmosphere is majestic, and the charm is pure and thick. The banner of this book fully expresses Wu's personality style, the word spacing is dense, the line spacing is not wide, the pen is simple, arbitrary and bizarre, vertical and thick, and wins with clumsiness. The main text is processed into two and a half lines, with the remaining four words in the last line, ending at one-third, and the rest of the empty space is used for the inscription. The paragraph is made of two lines, one short and one long, "Hanging like a self-title, recording the Lu Dao people to teach me, Nong Shu Liangyue, Anji Wu Changshuo year seventy-nine." One zhu and one white are stamped on the left side of the model.
Interpretation of the work: hanging the scoop wind self-chicken (chóu) ears, according to the Buddha seal difficult / into a reflexive. Not empty, not dusty, long hem swaying/trolling who. /
6. Lu Run itch
About author:Lu Run itch (1841-1915), a famous calligrapher in the Qing Dynasty. Fine calligraphy, good at calligraphy, calligraphy is square and smooth, Qinghua Langrun, calligraphy is close to Ouyang Inquiry, Yu Shinan penmanship. Tongzhi thirteen years into the soldier, to the first and first of the first, tired officer Dongge University, the dean of the Bow De Academy, the chief master of the Bu study room, the prince Taifu.
Chapter analysis: Lu Run itch this line of the book banner is narrow and long, with longitudinal length to take the momentum, the glyph is coarse and rounded, the number of words is not much, but see the spirit. The content is a comment on the calligraphy of the five generations of calligrapher Yang Ningshi (zi jingdu) calligraphy: "Yang Jingdu's book is written from the plain, and overflows into strangeness". The main text is treated as a line and a half, one long and one short, and the last line ends at two-thirds of the way, with different priorities and lengths. The title paragraph is relatively short, and the title "Lu Run Itch" after the empty two-word position below the main text. Under the name are stamped with the seals of "Lu Run Itch Seal" and "Jia Shu Zhuangyuan" one white and one Zhu.
Interpretation of the work: Yang Jingdu's book, written by Yan Pingyuan, and overflowed into strangeness. /
7. Shang Yanjun
About the author: Shang Yanjun (1874-1963), modern calligrapher. Qing Guangxu JiaChennian explored flowers and was taught to edit the Hanlin Academy. Cursive writing changes freely, flies and is colorful, and the line of writing is especially elegant. He is the author of "Qing Dynasty Imperial Examination Records" and "Shang Yankuo Poetry and Painting Collection".
Chapter analysis: Shang Yanjun This line of the book banner takes the longitudinal length, the italics, lines, cursive are mixed, the chapter is compact, the line spacing is larger, the word spacing is slightly smaller, the line spacing is clear, and the word spacing is staggered. The pen is strong and strong, the knot is Fang Jun, and there are "two kings" and the law of Yan and Liu. The body is processed as two and a half lines, with the last line ending at two-thirds. Glyph size, length, and square circle are all varied. The payment is concise, only the name is inscribed "Shang Yanjun", and the name is stamped with two seals.
Interpretation of the work: the benefit of the husband's learning is shallow, the body is deep, the smell of habits/etiquette, not as good as the shape of the ceremony, the irony of the last words, not as good as the pro/acceptance of the purpose. Wang's list of military ethics. /
8. Dong Qichang
About author:Dong Qichang (1555-1637), a famous calligrapher and painter in the Ming Dynasty. Ming Wanlijian Jinshi, Official to rebbe Shangshu, Shu YiWenmin. The calligrapher is cursive, and together with Xing Tong, Mi Wanzhong and Zhang Ruitu, he is known as the "Four Greats of the Late Ming Dynasty".
Chapter Analysis: The banner of the book of Xiang Qichang is written as a Tang landscape poem "Jingxi white stone out, cold weather red leaves are thin. There is no rain on the mountain road, and the empty green is wet. "The twenty characters of the main text are treated in two and a half lines, the glyphs and lines are mixed, the line spacing is larger, the word spacing is also relatively sparse, the line words are eight characters, the nine characters are not equal, all of which are mainly loose and loose, and the overall chapter method is clear and smooth, and the pen line is smooth. Glyph size varies, length varies, and grass lines are mixed. The last line ends at one-third, with the name "Qichang" inscribed after two blank spaces. Under the name are two white seals of "Taishi Clan" and "Dong Shi Xuan Zai".
Interpretation of the work: Jingxi white stone out, cold red / leaf thin. Mountain Road Yuan is speechless, empty green /wet people's clothes. /
9. Pan Tianshou
About author:Pan Tianshou (1897-1971), formerly known as Tianzhi, is a modern calligrapher and painter and art historian. It is longer than freehand flowers, birds and landscapes, and mostly depicts natural scenes, and sees strange things in peace. Mr. Good at making huge finger paintings, majestic and magnificent, ink color condensed old spicy, thick and thick.
Chapter analysis: Pan Tianshou is a famous modern painter, but also known for calligraphy, his calligraphy borrows the chapter and composition characteristics of painting, very jagged, staggered, vivid and natural, this line of book banners represent Pan's calligraphy style. The author treats the fourteen words of Lu You's poem "Lou Chuan Ye Xue Gua Zhou Ferry, Iron Horse Autumn Wind Great Scattering Pass" as a line and a half treatment, the first line is large and full, the second line is small and tight, the size, length and length are changed, in fact, the author will be the second half of the text of the six words as a drop, written smaller. The drop is a little smaller and tilts to the left, forming a staggered magic "62 years of chrysanthemums blooming, shou". The bottom is stamped with a white text seal of the "Pan Tianshou Seal". At the beginning, between the words "building ship", there is also a first chapter of Zhu Wen's quotation.
Interpretation of the work: Lou Chuan Night Snow GuaZhou Ferry, Iron / Ma Autumn Wind Great Dispersion Pass. /