From the origin of writing to the formation of the writing system,the names and aesthetics of calligraphy have been evolving with time.Calligraphy has different mainstream writing styles across different eras and has ...From the origin of writing to the formation of the writing system,the names and aesthetics of calligraphy have been evolving with time.Calligraphy has different mainstream writing styles across different eras and has been assigned different names,which also maps the aesthetic orientation of the times.Not only is calligraphy the evolution of the designation of successive generations but also in the continuous pursuit of“name”and“reality”of the unity of the ancient connotation of calligraphy and the era of aesthetic integration.This paper discusses the flavorful meaning behind the concept of ancient calligraphy,as well as its various forms of expression.展开更多
Throughout Chinese history there have been many outstanding calligraphers and painters who have left behind numerous masterpieces.There have also been endless copycats,forgeries and ghost-creations bringing much troub...Throughout Chinese history there have been many outstanding calligraphers and painters who have left behind numerous masterpieces.There have also been endless copycats,forgeries and ghost-creations bringing much trouble and chaos to the appreciation and study of ancient Chinese calligraphies and paintings.Based on certain theories and practices of calligraphy and painting appraisals,this paper summarizes eight basic approaches to the appraisal of ancient Chinese calligraphies and paintings used to separate the true from the false.展开更多
In the past,scholars have divided the history of Chinese papermaking into different stages based on the development of ancient papermaking technology,emphasizing the development and progress of papermaking in differen...In the past,scholars have divided the history of Chinese papermaking into different stages based on the development of ancient papermaking technology,emphasizing the development and progress of papermaking in different historical periods but paying less attention to the changes in the form of paper.Here,the stages are defined based on changes in use and function rather than technological developments.When this approach is combined with the history of printing,books,calligraphy,and painting,the history of Chinese papermaking can be divided into the writing paper,writing and printing paper,printing paper,and calligraphy and painting paper periods.Different periods of paper have significant differences in texture,form,and performance owing to their different applications.This significant difference provides a reference for the identification of ancient papers and reveals the internal connection between the history of printing,books,calligraphy,painting,and papermaking.展开更多
文摘From the origin of writing to the formation of the writing system,the names and aesthetics of calligraphy have been evolving with time.Calligraphy has different mainstream writing styles across different eras and has been assigned different names,which also maps the aesthetic orientation of the times.Not only is calligraphy the evolution of the designation of successive generations but also in the continuous pursuit of“name”and“reality”of the unity of the ancient connotation of calligraphy and the era of aesthetic integration.This paper discusses the flavorful meaning behind the concept of ancient calligraphy,as well as its various forms of expression.
文摘Throughout Chinese history there have been many outstanding calligraphers and painters who have left behind numerous masterpieces.There have also been endless copycats,forgeries and ghost-creations bringing much trouble and chaos to the appreciation and study of ancient Chinese calligraphies and paintings.Based on certain theories and practices of calligraphy and painting appraisals,this paper summarizes eight basic approaches to the appraisal of ancient Chinese calligraphies and paintings used to separate the true from the false.
文摘In the past,scholars have divided the history of Chinese papermaking into different stages based on the development of ancient papermaking technology,emphasizing the development and progress of papermaking in different historical periods but paying less attention to the changes in the form of paper.Here,the stages are defined based on changes in use and function rather than technological developments.When this approach is combined with the history of printing,books,calligraphy,and painting,the history of Chinese papermaking can be divided into the writing paper,writing and printing paper,printing paper,and calligraphy and painting paper periods.Different periods of paper have significant differences in texture,form,and performance owing to their different applications.This significant difference provides a reference for the identification of ancient papers and reveals the internal connection between the history of printing,books,calligraphy,painting,and papermaking.
