For a hundred years, we have been pursuing the path of "modernization" and have been determined to lead the way in the future, from initial research to running after transformation and opening up, and now running. So, is Yi'an there? I think the most important thing is the inherent excellent traditional civilization. The inheritance of civilization needs to be built on the pride of civilization, and the condition for the pride of civilization is the introspection of civilization. We only need to understand the energy essence of traditional Chinese civilization and its connection with "modern civilization" to grasp the direction of future civilization revival, and then study the value and significance of calligraphy innovation.
Overall, the biggest characteristic of "modernity" is a civilization of the "philosophical system", which is the return and promotion of the rational energy of ancient Greece in Europe after the Renaissance; Before 1840, Chinese civilization was an agricultural civilization, thanks to the "skill system" civilization. It is the understanding and display of artistic level under the condition of technique, just as the so-called technique is close to the Tao. Chinese calligraphy emerged under this civilization. This is a skill based poetic dwelling. It is a form of civilization that emphasizes intuition and irrationality. It stands in stark contrast to Western civilization that emphasizes logic and rationality. So the modernization of calligraphy should not be this' modern 'modernization, but rather a modernization centered on our excellent traditional civilization energy and incorporating some modern elements. It can be seen that the hundred year history of calligraphy in Jiangsu has always followed the civilization energy of this discipline, and is a typical contemporary "specimen" for inheriting this civilization. It is also an important reference system for us to establish the future modernization of calligraphy.
To be a person is to maintain the profound essence of our traditional civilization and integrate the correct modernization roots proven by the history of our predecessors. The modernization of calligraphy is not simply about transforming our calligraphy with the concept of 'modernity'. 'Modernity' is a dynamic concept of time. We should view our traditions, calligraphy, and civilization with a broader perspective, a broader mind, and especially deeper thinking, laying the foundation for the construction of modern civilization and achieving the true rejuvenation of Chinese civilization.