Indulgent And Restrained—A Comparative Study On The Style Of Calligraphy Between Xu Wei And Ba Da Shan Ren

Xu Wei and Bada Shanren are two outstanding calligraphers and painters in the history of Chinese art.The two not only developed a "big freehand" style in painting,but also ingenuity and style in calligraphy.The two have different temperament characteristics and style pursuits,but they have something in common in calligraphy thinking and aesthetic concepts: both advocate a return to the free nature,and both emphasize the expression and expression of temperament,and at the same time,in terms of aesthetic concepts,they are committed to working together.The aesthetic pursuit of neutrality and beauty.In the form of calligraphy,the two also show many differences and commonalities.The two have different performances in the use of brushes and gestures.Xu Wei’s brushes are mostly exposed to the front,and most of them are against the trend.The pens used by the center all show condensed and solid line quality.At the same time,the glyph structures of the two are broad,atmospheric and varied,and the two have similar spatial shaping and coordination methods in the space of the rules and regulations.Both of them are committed to neutralizing the concept,which also makes the calligraphy of the two people show the style characteristics of Xu Wei’s free brushwork,solid line quality,and Bada Shanren’s introverted brushwork and exaggerated structure.The calligraphy of Xu Wei and Bada Shanren not only fully expresses their individuality,but also is compatible with the principles and laws.It is precisely on the basis of their profound calligraphy skills and awareness of modeling expression that the height of their calligraphy has been formed,which will also have a profound impact on later generations.