There are no tall and tall peaks, no choppy rivers, only quiet and deep mountains. Looking at the scenery in the painting, people are reminiscent of the heavens and the earth, the heavens and the earth, and the invigorating feeling of swimming. The reason why a landscape painting can bring a sense of well-being is, of course, the painter's superb technique. The painting, titled Xishan Qingyuan, is the work of Qing Dynasty painter Wang Jian. He imitated the style of the Yuan Dynasty painter Ni Zhan and depicted the ethereal and clean mountains and forests.
Wang Jian wants to show that he lives in seclusion here, can be unrestrained, happy and peaceful. Through the dense changes in brushwork and the transformation of ink color, he gives the picture a sense of rhythm and rhythm, so that people can feel the endless cultural connotation of Xishan.
Wang Jian Xishan Qingyuan
Wang Jian adopts the Pingyuan method and the far-reaching method in the composition, starting from the gentle slope and looking at the distant mountains from near. The flat-distance method has a downward viewing angle and can show the beauty of bland punching. The meanings of plain and flush are similar, and both have the meaning of peace. On top of this, there is also the meaning of true qi running through heaven and earth.
Literati painters were influenced by the ideas of literati and doctors in their creations, and integrated the ideas of ancient sages into their painting techniques. Mencius said, "The breath of Haoran." Wen Tianxiang said, "Heaven and earth have righteousness." "Qi, which can be presented in the painting through pen and ink. In "Xishan Qingyuan", all things grow, mountains are high and water is long, which is what the ancient sages called "qi". The detached artistic conception presented in the painting makes people remember Wang Jian's artistic qualities.
Wang Jian Xishan Qingyuan partial
Elegant ink color, straight and powerful lines, when rubbing the mountain stone, reveal the sharp edge of the pen. These details are all intended to represent the spatial hierarchy. The Gaoyuan method combines the composition of the Pingyuan method to paint a landscape with a continuous flow of qi and ethereal beauty, which makes people integrate into the painting and forget their worries. Wang Jian used his pen steadily and fiercely, without the slightest feeling of dragging mud and water, but he could present a visual effect beyond cangrun. In short, there are surprises everywhere in "Xishan Qingyuan".
Wang Jian learned ni Zhan's painting style and drew his own personality. "Xishan Qingyuan" has a sharp and clear beauty, and there is a contrast between light ink and thick ink, and there is also penetration. Wang Jian comprehended the new creative concept of the ancients, allowing him to inherit and have his own style at the same time. It is not so much that he is imitating Ni Zhan as that he is expressing his understanding of the deep space. He replaces the beauty of the lush with the beauty of the clear, without affecting the spatial change.
Contemporary painters commented on Wang Jian, "Painting the Song and Yuan Dynasties, morale writers are ready, and there are few opponents for a while." This assessment is fair. From "Xishan Qingyuan", it can be seen that he is also very familiar with the techniques of the Southern Song Dynasty painter Xia Gui. Some of the details in the painting, such as the painting of mountain peaks and slope stones, are all tributes to him.
To learn is to be afraid of accepting everything and not to understand the mystery of change. After watching "Xishan Qingyuan", you will understand why Wang Jian can have few opponents, he has his own style characteristics, he has a unique understanding of the works of his predecessors, his education, his creativity, let him become a master of the painting world.
After Wang Jian reached middle age, he lived alone in his hometown and sent love for calligraphy and painting. Although the days were poor, he felt the true meaning of nature. The artistic conception he expressed in the painting made people see that retro is not necessarily lazy, and retro can also paint a sense of freshness.