Speaking of Zhao Mengfu, who in the book world does not know who does not know? The famous calligraphers of the mainland, the founder of the "Zhao Body" calligraphy, his calligraphy and calligraphy are all super-first-class existence in the book world, and his calligraphy achievements have become a mountain that cannot be crossed by future generations. Art has had a far-reaching influence and a high status in the history of the book world.
Zhao Mengfu was born on September 10 (1254) of the second year of the reign of Emperor Baoyou of Song Dynasty, and died in the second year of zhizhi (1322) at the age of 68, which may not be a long life in modern times, but it has been very comparable in ancient times.
As the last masterpiece of Zhao Mengfu's life, "Sending Ying Gong Abbot Longjiao Temple Loose Scroll" has attracted the attention of many scholars. Regarding Zhao's lifelong pursuit of calligraphy and the evolution of its calligraphy style, Song Lian recorded in the Book of Zhao in the Book of Zhao in the "Biography of Fushan Yuangong": "The book of Zhao Wei Gong fan three changes, the first lin SiLing (Song Gaozong), the middle school Zhong Xuan and Xi, Xian, late learning Li Beihai. This statement has a great influence, but this can only be said to be the general development trajectory of the development of Zhao's calligraphy.
Zhao Mengfu's "Sending Ying Gong Abbot Longjiao Monastery Loose Scroll" inkblot edition, on paper, 47.7 in length and 333.5 cm in width, was written in December of the first year of the Zhizhi Dynasty, when Zhao was 68 years old, in the collection of Tianjin Museum. The main text has 25 lines, with a maximum of 7 words per line.
The Duke of Shuzhong, also known as the monk Zu Ying, was the abbot of The Wanshou Temple in Hangzhou, and Changguo Prefecture is now Dinghai, Zhejiang. In order to send Zu Ying abbot Longjiao Temple, Zhao Mengfu specially wrote this book.
Because Zhao Mengfu died in June of the following year, it was also a rare large-character line book of the Zhao family. That is, it occupies an extraordinary position in his decades of calligraphy and painting career, so it has received widespread attention from everyone.
Looking closely at this work with a skilled brush, it can be seen that its skills are profound, the bones and bones are hidden, the whole text is gentle and elegant, the wind is charming, the strokes are majestic and beautiful, the variety is varied, and the pen is exquisite.
Zhao Tixing's pen trajectory is rigorous and changeable. Casual is not arbitrary, although the pen and ink are thick and heavy, and occasionally connected, but its knot is introverted, the rules are natural, and the atmosphere is endless.
The glyphs and rows are spaced well, and the glyphs are beautiful and beautiful, which not only see the mature techniques of harmony and harmony, but also have a wonderful and colorful book meaning, smooth qi pulse, and beautiful and stable.
Whether it is from the perspective of the whole, or the opening of the word to appreciate, you will find that it contains a relaxed and not frivolous law.
It can be seen that in his later years, Zhao Meng's calligraphy has reached the profound skill of pure fire. This masterpiece is a masterpiece and the perfect end to more than 60 years of calligraphy career!
If you want to learn the characteristics of Zhao Mengfu's pen, you must learn the following points:
First, the pen is pure, and the refuge is easy
Second, the heavenly opportunity to escape and return to Wei and Jin
Third, the dot painting stops, does not flow and does not stagnate
Fourth, the brushwork flows, and the hidden and exposed are used at the same time
Fifth, the center line pen, ask the use of the flanker
Sixth, the round pen is the mainstay, supplemented by the square pen
Seventh, the line of writing is smooth, and the dot painting is skilled
The structural characteristics of Zhao Mengfu's book should also be noted:
First, the glyph is square Second, the left is low and the right is high
Third, the middle palace is tightly knotted Fourth, stretching and exaggeration
Fifth, echo closely Sixth, it is properly dense
Seventh, pay attention to the back of the eighth, pitching affection
Nine, concessions and avoidance Ten, jagged and staggered
11. Italic phase and 12. Addition and subtraction
Master its writing rules and skills, you can achieve a learning effect with half the effort. I hope that everyone can write a good word and carry forward China's excellent traditional culture!