This paper expresses REN Ping's views on calligraphic arts and classical Chinese literature. Calligraphy and literature could not only express ideas, sentiments, and aesthetic charm, but also create harmony in relati...This paper expresses REN Ping's views on calligraphic arts and classical Chinese literature. Calligraphy and literature could not only express ideas, sentiments, and aesthetic charm, but also create harmony in relationships. The study focuses on his calligraphic styles such as Cursive Calligraphy (草书), Regular Script (楷书), Seal Script (篆书), running style (行书) and so on. His calligraphic art creation lends a unique classical style to the Chinese movie, and shows a board and wide beauty of nature for pavilion ofZONG XIU in Hangzhou, which draws essence from ancient to nourishing the new. It is widely accepted that REN Ping's accomplishment results from, his accumulation of Chinese traditional culture, his rich knowledge in occidental philosophy and art, his outstanding artistic talents, and from his generosity, forthrightness, and sincerity, and his all-embracing humanistic feelings.展开更多
This article explores how Chinese calligraphy has evolved in the modern world,utilizing one particular focus:water calligraphy.Water calligraphy is a fascinating,non-invasive,and communal form of street art.It reconte...This article explores how Chinese calligraphy has evolved in the modern world,utilizing one particular focus:water calligraphy.Water calligraphy is a fascinating,non-invasive,and communal form of street art.It recontextualizes traditional calligraphy and offers insight into modern Chinese society and the concepts of art and creation.The simple trade of ink and paper for water and the ground has produced one highly intriguing practice.The following article will go through water calligraphy's link to modernity,its general appeal,and my own personal experience attempting it.展开更多
文摘This paper expresses REN Ping's views on calligraphic arts and classical Chinese literature. Calligraphy and literature could not only express ideas, sentiments, and aesthetic charm, but also create harmony in relationships. The study focuses on his calligraphic styles such as Cursive Calligraphy (草书), Regular Script (楷书), Seal Script (篆书), running style (行书) and so on. His calligraphic art creation lends a unique classical style to the Chinese movie, and shows a board and wide beauty of nature for pavilion ofZONG XIU in Hangzhou, which draws essence from ancient to nourishing the new. It is widely accepted that REN Ping's accomplishment results from, his accumulation of Chinese traditional culture, his rich knowledge in occidental philosophy and art, his outstanding artistic talents, and from his generosity, forthrightness, and sincerity, and his all-embracing humanistic feelings.
文摘This article explores how Chinese calligraphy has evolved in the modern world,utilizing one particular focus:water calligraphy.Water calligraphy is a fascinating,non-invasive,and communal form of street art.It recontextualizes traditional calligraphy and offers insight into modern Chinese society and the concepts of art and creation.The simple trade of ink and paper for water and the ground has produced one highly intriguing practice.The following article will go through water calligraphy's link to modernity,its general appeal,and my own personal experience attempting it.