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We often say that the brushwork of the "Two Wangs" is exquisite and represents the core of calligraphy art. So what is brushwork? How to master the brushwork of the "Two Wangs"? From the Wei and Jin Dynasties to the early Tang Dynasty, there has been no detailed description for more than 300 years. In the eyes of many laymen, brushwork is how to control the brush, and it only requires mastering simple movements such as running, lifting and pressing.

In fact, there are many different ways to express brushwork. Depending on factors such as emotion, style of calligraphy, and creative background, there are different requirements for techniques such as pen tip, wrist strength, and pen holding method. For example, the core "Two Wangs" brushwork initially transforms the practicality of Chinese characters into a sense of artistry.

Every twist and fold of the stroke is unpredictable, thus showing the beauty of agility, elegance and strength, giving vitality to the font and expressing the artistic spirit, which makes future generations yearn for it. However, many people today do not know how to learn it.

There was a "Cursive Saint" in the Tang Dynasty who studied Wang Xizhi's calligraphy for more than 20 years.Before his death, he wrote a "masterpiece of the ages" to explain the calligraphy techniques of the Jin and Tang dynasties and summarize the orthodox "Cursive Method", this work is Sun Guoting's "Book of Calligraphy".

Sun Guoting's family was poor and he could not afford to hire a famous teacher, so he could only buy calligraphy to learn by himself. Fortunately, he was gifted and through self-realization and copying, he mastered the elegant and graceful cursive script. At that time, some people regarded Sun Guoting as the "Cursive Saint".He is said to be better than Zhang Xu and Huaisu, and is considered the most powerful "self-taught genius" in the calligraphy world.。

In his later years, Sun Guoting, who was seriously ill, wrote "Book of Calligraphy" in cursive script in order to enable future self-learners to master the ancient method.It is a "double masterpiece" that combines theory and technique.The whole volume contains more than 3,500 words.

First, let's analyze the theoretical knowledge. Take "within a stroke, the changes rise and fall at the peak; within a dot, the differences are sharp at the tip" as an example. Calligraphy cannot only seek to be straight, as Wang Xizhi said."If it looks like an abacus, it is not a book"。

When writing horizontal strokes, the subtle changes in the movement of the pen tip create an undulating state. Sometimes the reverse tip is full of tension, and sometimes the side tip shows grace. As for writing dots, the pen tip is constantly accumulated with force, backsliding, and twisting to create a sense of pause.

It is like the writing style of Sun Guoting in the scroll, using the center of the brush to create short and sharp strokes, which is quite capable and refreshing. Even though the ink color is full, there is still a sense of zigzag flow, presenting an elegant and simple natural style in a free and easy manner.

As we all know, Mi Fu was very arrogant and criticized all the famous calligraphers, but he only admired Sun Guoting and regarded him as his "idol". He praised this work: "It has the style of Youjun. The foot of the characters is close to the front and straight, which is the style of Guoting. All the characters in the world called Youjun's calligraphy are written by Sun.All Tang grasses follow the methods of the two kings, and none can surpass them.”。

Chen Zi'ang also said: "Since Yuan Chang passed away, his wonderful calligraphy has not been passed down. Your remaining works are as immortal as those of ancient times." Today, "Shupu" is kept in the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Copying it often can enrich theoretical knowledge and clarify various calligraphy techniques.

Integrate the core skills of the Jin and Tang dynasties, make targeted improvements in the future, and steadily enter the "master realm". Secondly, enhance the skill of using the brush, comprehend the application of the techniques of the "Two Wangs", and achieve a dual improvement in theory and practice.

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