The Research Of Zhao Meng-fu Aesthetic Thought

Zhao Meng-fu (1254-1322), the leader of Yuan Dynasty calligraphy and painting art, is also an outstanding poet and writers. He left a lot of excellent calligraphy, paintings, poetry and articles, including an important aesthetic thought.The research of Zhao Meng-fu aesthetic thought consisting of three main components:The first section discusses the historical and cultural background of Zhao Meng-fu’s times. It can provide proper reference study of Zhao Meng-fu’s aesthetic thought.The second section discusses the aesthetic thought of Zhao Meng-fu, including the idea of learning from nature; the idea of applied calligraphy techniques to the painting; the idea of drawing should be an ancient meaning.The third section discusses the influence of Zhao Meng-fu’s aesthetic thought.In general, Zhao Meng-fu is a maestro which connect the art history before and after the Yuan Dynasty. His aesthetic practice worthy of study and discussion repeated.