A Study On The Contemporary Acceptance Of Yang Weizhen’s Calligraphy

In the Yuan Dynasty,the whole calligraphy world was under the influence of Zhao Mengfu’s gorgeous calligraphy style.Yang Weizhen was one of the few calligraphers who could break through the influence of Zhao’s calligraphy style and form his own calligraphy style.On the surface,his calligraphy is famous for its strange and grotesque style,but in fact,it is the natural expression of his inner feelings.This is basically in line with the requirements of the exhibition hall era for the form of calligraphy works.Based on this,many people in the contemporary calligraphy circle take Yang’s calligraphy as the object of study and form their own style.This paper analyzes the influence of Yang Weizhen’s calligraphy style on contemporary calligraphy creation.The paper consists of three chapters.The main content is to discuss the unique and pioneering significance of Yang Weizhen’s calligraphy through the study of his calligraphy.According to his calligraphy thought and calligraphy practice,this paper analyzes the acceptance of his calligraphy style in contemporary calligraphy circle,the influence of "iron cliff style" on contemporary calligraphy creation,and the guiding significance for my own creation and learning.The first chapter is the analysis of Yang Weizhen’s calligraphy style,including the unusual and heroic structure,the ups and downs,the wild arrangement and other aspects of innovation.The second chapter is the reason for the formation of Yang Weizhen’s calligraphy style.From the subjective and objective aspects.The third chapter is the contemporary Calligrapher’s reference to Yang Weizhen’s calligraphy.Yang Weizhen’s calligraphy is not only highly skilled,but also emphasizes the expression of emotion in calligraphy creation.This chapter takes the pursuit of techniques and emotional expression as the breakthrough point,combined with the representative works of contemporary calligraphers,analyzes his choice and learning of Yang Weizhen.On this basis,combined with the author’s own learning experience and perception,tries to analyze the gains and losses of Yang Weizhen’s choice in contemporary calligraphy.Finally,the author attempts to study the ancient but not the ancient,and to explore the effective methods of the integration of different styles of calligraphy.