The Present Situation of China Calligraphy as a Cultural Phenomenonthe Present Situation of China Calligraphy as a Cultural Phenomenon

Abstract

Calligraphy art occupies an important position in the history of China. It is not only a “national treasure”, but also a “gentleman’s art”. It is a concentrated expression of personal aesthetic concept, academic accomplishment, personality temper - ament and ideological realm. China’s calligraphy art is an important part of China’s traditional culture, which embodies the essence of traditional culture and ancient philosophy. The ideas, traditional virtues and humanistic spirit of China’s traditional culture are the essence of China’s traditional culture, and also constitute the cultural foundation of China’s modernization. Calligraphy is a writing culture based on Chinese characters, and its artistic expression and aesthetic standards are derived from China’s traditional philosophy and culture. The complicated process of China’s cultural modernization affects modern calligraphy and its social cognition, and the development of calligraphy art is closely related to the internal situation. Taking China’s calligraphy and China’s culture as the research object, and China’s history as the research basis, this paper deeply analyzes the present situation of modern calligraphy and China’s calligraphy culture, and adopts interdisciplinary research methods, including history, art history, cultural history, aesthetics and philosophy, and makes detailed thinking on various topics, such as the history of China in the 20th century, the characteristics of modern calligraphy, and the role of China’s calligraphy in culture and education. The conclusion is: It summarizes the present situation and cultural achievements of China’s calligraphy as a cultural phenomenon, which has played an important role in maintaining Chinese national identity and conveying national cultural mentality. According to this statement, a person’s personality and quality can be reflected in calligraphy, which can even emphasize a person’s social status, and a person who writes well in calligraphy can win the respect of strangers. There - fore, calligraphy art bears the effective inheritance of Chinese national identity and cultural spirit, and the popularization and inheritance of calligraphy art con - tributes to the prosperity and development of Chinese art and culture.