Shen Zhongguo is a famous calligrapher of the stele school in modern times, especially cursive calligraphy. Its calligraphy includes both the north and the south, and extensively absorbs the simple and ancient calligraphy styles such as shang jinwen, two Han Jianmu, and six dynasties stele, and relatively naturally transforms into the grass, forming its somber and majestic, simple and natural calligraphy style. In his later years, his style of writing became more and more sophisticated, often corresponding to his heart, purely divine behavior, and in the midst of changes, he was extremely colorful and wanton.
Shen's value-added calligraphy and knowledge had a profound impact on later generations of calligraphers, especially his student Wang Xuanchang became a master of zhangcao calligraphy, and even Wang Guowei's university scholar was one of his senior disciples. In addition, calligraphy masters such as Yu Youren, Ma Yifu, and Xie Wuliang were also influenced by it. Wang Guowei called his calligraphy "ancient meaning to prepare Zhang Suo, close to the miscellaneous Ni Huang", and Sha Menghai said that he "has a special square pen, overturning and circling, such as a dragon dancing phoenix, full of fun"...
As a "master's degree and Confucianism" who has learned from the past and the present, and has studied both Chinese and Western, Shen's value-added knowledge is probably not questioned, but there are still some controversies about his calligraphy, especially in contemporary times, some people even call his calligraphy "ugly book". In fact, anyone who has a third-to-fourth knowledge of calligraphy will not have such an evaluation.
Looking closely at Shen's value-added calligraphy, the traditional kung fu is solid and profound, and the zhengxing cursive calligraphy has a strong foundation in epigraphy, which is rarely achieved at that time. It is no wonder that, after all, the current understanding or expectation of calligraphy is more inclined to traditional theology, so it is difficult to look at such a style of calligraphy objectively. This also reflects the lack of popularity of calligraphy and the lack of personal expertise.
We often say that "a single branch is not spring, a hundred flowers bloom in the spring garden", for calligraphy, we are calling for a return to tradition at the same time to be inclusive, improve their professional knowledge, objectively look at different styles of calligraphy.
Next, let's enjoy Shen's value-added calligraphy works together——
Shen Zengzhi, Yizuo Zengzhi, (1850-1922), a native of Jiaxing, Zhejiang. Zi Pei, Sunda Zhai, alias Yi Jie, Late Trumpet, Xun Zhai, Departure and so on. His people have learned from the past and the present, studied throughout the East and the West, and are known as "Chinese Confucians" with the "Master's Study and Confucianism".
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