"Capture of Images"and"Circulation of Qi"in Ming Dynasty Cursive Calligraphy:A Discussion on the Problems of"Exposured Tip"and"Unstable Center of Gravity"
The issues of excessive"Exposed tip"and"Unstable center of gravity"in Ming Dynasty calligraphy are in-timately linked to the era's unique"Capture of images"methods and the emotional expression embodied in"Circula-tion of Qi".Firstly,calligraphers shifted their viewing angles to explore alternative artistic sensations,deviating from conventional norms.Secondly,they imbued the"life principle"of Tang poetry into their calligraphy,emphasizing the depiction of Tang poetic realms through calligraphic forms,thereby driving the transformation of calligraphic styles.Lastly,the ontological relationship between"Qi"(vital energy)and"Li"(reason/principle)underwent significant changes in the Ming Dynasty,enhancing the sense of power and dynamism in"Circulation of Qi".Consequently,the various brushwork issues in Ming Dynasty calligraphy works that persisted may have been deliberate artistic choices,reflecting the era's aesthetic preference for the"unconventional"and"extraordinary".
Viewing Mode"The Principle of Life"Individual's Temperament and Vitality