Chapter 64: Calligraphy Genius
Calligraphy examination room.
In the midst of everyone's discussions, Li Changsheng came to the examination room, and as soon as he stepped into it, there was a strong smell of ink.
In the words of those literati, the smell of ink is the best in the world, and it is many times stronger than the rouge powder of women.
The invigilator this time is the first person in Chang'an calligraphy - Duan Fu.
A pen, in his hand, seems to have a soul, and the sunspot written on the paper, as if alive, hangs in the lobby of the house, which is pleasing to the eye.
His words are hard to find, and what's more, a rich man from Luoyang once spent a lot of money to buy one of his words, which can be described as a sensation in the city.
In time. In Chang'an City, there is also a beautiful talk of "a thousand words".
In the examination room, each person has a separate table, and the four treasures of the study room in front of the Zhuo case are all fully prepared, and the invigilator asks questions, and the candidates practice it is the most traditional way of examining. It's not unusual.
Duan Fu said: "Calligraphers, Chinese heritage for more than 1,000 years, since the beginning of Cangjie calligraphy, the ancestors of all dynasties are pursuing a new realm, just to seek the most beautiful words. ”
"After thousands of years of accumulation, there are more and more fonts. When it comes to elegance and beauty, only 'Xingshu' can be combined. ”
"So, the content we are going to take today's test is also clear, Xingshu!!"
The book of ancient travel, which can be called "the first book in the world", is only the "Lanting Collection Preface", and there is no second one after that.
"Please take out a pen and paper and copy the "Orchid Pavilion Preface", whoever imitates it most is the winner of this time."
That's right, the content of this exam is to copy the calligraphy of the ancestors.
The rules of the game are very simple, not as peculiar as guqin and Go.
It's just that Li Changsheng frowned, not knowing what he was thinking.
The way of calligraphy is not achieved overnight, nor is it like Qin Se and Go, emphasizing a "understanding" word, if you want to practice penmanship well, if you don't have a perennial practice, it is difficult to reach the ultimate state.
Even Duan Fu, who has written calligraphy all his life, does not dare to be conceited and say that his calligraphy is the best in the world.
Li Changsheng's handwriting is good, but when it comes to calligraphy, there is still a big gap.
In the examination room, his calligraphy is definitely not the first, and if he wants to win the competition, he has to find another way.
Looking around, everyone in the audience is struggling to write, only to see the wolf pen in their hands fluttering.
The essence of the way of writing is to run the clouds and water, once the pen is written, there is no hesitation, only in one go.
In this way, it is a great test of the writer's level.
Li Changsheng didn't rush to make a move, he pondered for a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he thought of something, the corners of his mouth outlined a charming arc, and then put it on the pen.
When Duan Fu announced the end of the exam, everyone stopped the pen in their hands, and then stood on the side, and the invigilator personally reviewed the test papers, and finally gave an evaluation.
There are not many people who participated in this exam, but there are only dozens of people, and the results are also evaluated on the spot.
Duan Fu personally reviewed it, and everyone knew that his vision standard was very high.
Even those who are extremely conceited will seem to be in a hurry and nervous at this moment.
Duan Fu looked at a piece of white paper and black letters, and used a red cinnabar pen to give them a reasonable score that belonged to them.
The cookie-cutter book, after reading it for a long time, is also a person who is prone to aesthetic fatigue.
Among them, the only one that can give him a second look. Only the house is slightly stunning, and the others are dull.
"Ziyang's calligraphy has improved again." Duan Fu appreciated.
The house in the examination room pretended to be calm, and he didn't seem to care much, but in fact, he was extremely proud in his heart.
"It's worthy of the house yang, it's really amazing."
"Do you think the head of the 'Five Jun' is just calling for fun?"
"Hey! It seems that this time, we have no hope, the first place must be his, after all, even the teacher praised him so much. ”
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At this time, Duan Fu saw a different exam paper, without a signature, first his eyes lit up, and then he followed with solemnity, he held his chin with one hand, as if he was thinking about something.
Even his kind of calligraphy everyone can't help but take a look at it,
Duan Fu frowned, looking a little hesitant, this answer sheet was something he had never seen before, so it looked chic and different.
The candidates also noticed the similarities and differences of the teachers, and they all looked at each other, I don't know why?
While they were discussing, Duan Fu asked, "I wonder which classmate wrote this answer sheet?" ”
He held the answer sheet high, attracting the attention of others.
This answer sheet was presented in front of everyone, and it immediately caused an uproar. They looked at each other, the same as Duan Fu's expressions.
"It's ...... What font? ”
"Have you seen it?"
"I've never seen a font like this."
"It's so strange, it's like firewood, but it's not strange."
It turned out that the "Orchid Pavilion Preface" copied by everyone was all in the "Xingshu" font. And this answer sheet alone, no one knows the font used, even Duan Fu and others have never heard of it.
At this time, Li Changsheng raised his hand and said, "Teacher, this is what I wrote." ”
The voice came. Attracted countless pairs of eyes to watch.
"Li Changsheng, can you explain, what is copying?" Duan Fu asked.
"Copying, as the name suggests, imitates it, is to imitate the calligraphy of the ancestors."
Duan Fu asked again: "Since you know the meaning of copying." But it is not a book, so how can it be explained? ”
Li Changsheng chuckled indifferently and said calmly: "The teacher only knows one thing, but he doesn't understand the other. ”
"Where do you start?"
"The word copying, although it has the meaning of imitation, is not the only one." Li Changsheng said. "The meaning of copying lies more in 'pro' and 'giving', rather than simply imitation."
Duan Fu didn't interrupt him, but listened quietly.
"The ancients: the proximity, the book is easy to lose the position of the ancients, and the ancients have more pen meaning; Gimmick. Books are easy to get the position of the ancients, but lose the pen of the ancients. Li Changsheng said, "The meaning of copying lies in imitating it, but it has lost its unique soul, and the ancients taught us this sentence." The greatest realm of copying should be to abandon the 'likeness' and pay attention to the 'god-likeness'. ”
However, over time, the real intention of the ancestors was abandoned by us, and blindly imitating was just a toddler in Handan. I don't know the essence of it, so why not find another way and create a unique font is the greatest respect for the ancients. ”
"The reason why students give up copying is to seek new breakthroughs."
I have to say that after Li Changsheng's eloquent talk, everyone was stunned and sighed. Unexpectedly, he was able to extend the word "copying" to this point.
As everyone knows, this remark is just his sophistry, just to find a fresh and refined excuse for his own digression.
It's just that in the ears of Duan Fu and the students, there is some truth.
Duan Fu nodded and said: "Well said, listening to your words is better than reading for ten years, over the years, I have always adhered to the principle that copying is imitation, but I have forgotten that copying is a breakthrough. ”
Li Changsheng was slightly stunned. Unexpectedly, instead of being refuted, I was praised by the teacher, which was really unexpected.
"Huh!"
Li Changsheng smiled awkwardly, and also admired his mouth. I don't know when it became so neat, but it was accepted to say some bullshit in a big way.
Duan Fu originally wanted to refute Li Changsheng's answer sheet, but no matter how well he wrote, it was already off topic, and in the end it could only be a zero score.
However, by his word. But there is a new improvement.
"I look at your answer sheet, the font you wrote, but I have never heard of it in detail, even if you consult the ancient classics, there is no record, such a technique is really strange."
Li Changsheng said with a smile: "What the teacher said is true. This technique is 'Thin Gold Body', which was created by the students. ”
(PS: Thin gold body, created by Zhao Ji in history, this is a deliberate flattering male protagonist.) )
"What! Your own calligraphy? Really? Duan Fu exclaimed, he was already a famous family in Chang'an,
Calligraphy attainments, few people can match, even so, it is not to create their own calligraphy, however, Li Changsheng is young, but he can create his own calligraphy, such a level, even if it is himself, it is not as good as it.
"Students don't lie, and if they don't believe it, they can look up ancient books." Li Changsheng said.
Who is Duan Fu? The first master of calligraphy in Chang'an, throughout the ages. All the calligraphy techniques in Huaxia are in his mind, but he has never seen them before.
And the thin gold font written by Li Changsheng is even more unheard of.
"The handwriting is thin, to thin without losing its flesh, and its large characters are especially visible in the graceful place, if it is not for the dexterity and speed of the pen, it is really difficult to write such words." Duan Fu said: "It's incredible! At a young age. can actually create an original technique, such a talent, it can be said that it is rare in the world. ”
For this reason, Duan Fu still invited many calligraphers in Chang'an to come here to taste.
"Thank you, teacher!!"
"This is my heartfelt words, not a false praise, but a sincere appreciation, and you can already be called a 'master' with such attainments."
"Students are afraid, how dare they boast of being masters, teachers still don't want to torture students."
"At your age, I am not as good as you in terms of calligraphy comprehension, those praises are by no means modest words, you can afford the word 'master'."
In the examination room, everyone listened to it sincerely, and it was not easy to be praised by Teacher Duan Fu, not to mention being crowned by him as a "master", which shows the weight of these two words.
Li Changsheng's copy of the "Orchid Pavilion Preface" in thin gold font was appreciated by Duan Fu, and naturally he also won the calligraphy exam.
Duan Fu announced, "Calligraphy exam, Li Changsheng, win!!" ”
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