| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺灣藝術大學 === 造形藝術研究所 === 95 === Thesis Abstract
Zhao, Zhi-qian was a talented calligrapher in seal, clerical, regular and running scripts. His unique “Northern Wei Calligraphy” was especially known to the world. Zhao, Zhi-qian was the most famous calligrapher of the stele school in the late Qing Dynasty in succession to Deng, Shi-ru, and has had a far reaching influence on the generations thereafter.
This thesis aims at exploring Zhao, Zhi-qian’s calligraphic thoughts, including the cultural origins, theories, arts and creations, and values of Zhao’s calligraphic thoughts. Through the comprehensive and insightful research, the calligraphic thoughts system of Zhao, Zhi-qian’s is organized and established and can serve as reference for generations to come.
This research finds that Zhao, Zhi-qian’s calligraphic thoughts originated from his studies of bronzes and stones. He followed several mentors of the Changzhou School and practiced “philology.” He was practical, realistic, and rigid in pursuing his studies. He abided by the guidance in the calligraphy theory of Ruan, Yuan and Bao, Shi-chen’s and referenced Deng, Shi-ru’s calligraphy experience and engraving concept. With the innovative idea of “Engraving comes from calligraphy and calligraphy prints with engraving”, he saw the influence of the studies of bronzes and stones. Therefore, studies of bronzes and stones were indeed the underpinnings for Zhao, Zhi-qian’s calligraphic thoughts and practices.
Zhao, Zhi-qian’s calligraphic thoughts system began with the belief of the artistic inheritance, “To learn from history”. He combined stele and model calligraphies to form his unique “Northern Wei Calligraphy.” The artistic innovation is based on the concept of “all schools converge”. “Painting with calligraphy” and “engraving with calligraphy” further open up the multi-originality of “Engraving on top of engraving” innovation. The consolidated and plain style of “exploring ancestry in plainness” was his practice of contemporary aesthetics after a large number of bronze and stone cultural relics were excavated. “Creating one’s own style” was the central thought that guided Zhao, Zhi-qian’s calligraphic creations and innovations. It was the most invaluable to implement and practice in person. “Do not concede to the predecessors” was the expectation of Zhao, Zhi-qian toward his own calligraphic advances. Criticizing preceding calligraphers in an impartial and penetrating way requires an accurate historical view on calligraphy, only with which one can have insightful analysis and define a way for advances and mastery. Zhao, Zhi-qian’s calligraphic success was underpinned in this set of calligraphic thoughts system.
Through the research in this thesis, Author hopes that future efforts can be dedicated to the exploration of the “Calligraphic Thoughts of Calligraphers” in order to understand in depth the calligraphic knowledge and beliefs of each calligrapher and guide innovations and practices, establishing the foundation for constant advancement in calligraphic arts.
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