Study On Dong Qichang’s Calligraphic Methods

The Ming Dynasty was the peak period of the development of Chinese calligraphy.Dong Qichang was one of the most representative calligraphers in the Ming Dynasty.As an excellent calligrapher in the Ming Dynasty,Dong Qichang not only influenced the development of the style of writing in the Qing Dynasty,but also made an indelible contribution to the continuation of the style of writing.The reason why Dong Qichang’s calligraphy art can achieve such outstanding achievements is precisely because of his unique method.Based on this,it is necessary for us to make an in-depth and detailed study of Dong Qichang’s calligraphic methods,such as the causes,practices and characteristics of his methods.Based on a large number of appreciation and reading of Dong Qichang’s calligraphy works,this paper draws on the research results of predecessors and makes a systematic and detailed discussion on Dong Qichang’s calligraphy methods.This paper has five chapters.The first chapter,first of all,to a brief overview of dong qichang’s life and then explains his course of learning calligraphy in detail according to the theory of three stages.The second chapter firstly summarizes the causes of Dong Qichang’s concept of study.Secondly,it summarizes Dong Qichang’s concept of study.There are two main ideas,one is that he must obtain the original work,and the other is the concept of sudy that "not only can master the superb skills of the ancients,but also can break away from the ancient calligraphy habits,to establish their own style".The third chapter of Dong Qichang object to analyze a large number of learning from practice,From zhong yao,wang xizhi,Wang Xianzhi in wei-jin period to tang dynasty Li Yong,Yan Zhenqing,Yang Ningshi,And the Song Dynasty Su Shi,Huang Tingjian,Mi Yan,and Zhao Mengfu of the Yuan Dynasty conducted detailed discussions to determine Dong Qichang’s method of drawing the classic scholars of all ages.The fourth chapter,First of all,the style of Dong Qichang’s calligraphy method was summarized from the four aspects of writing,pen,ink,and chapter method;secondly,Dong Qichang’s the concept of study and practice were compared with Wen Zhengming and Fu Shan.The uniqueness of Dong Qichang’s calligraphy method.The fifth chapter explains Dong Qichang’s influence on Qing calligraphers such as Zhang Zhao,Wang Wenzhi,Shen Quan and other scholars,it explains the impact of Dong Qichang on the calligraphy of the Qing Dynasty calligraphy.Finally,it summarizes the enlightenment of Dong Qichang’s calligraphy to contemporary calligraphers’ calligraphy.