Chinese calligraphy is a style of art originating from the functional use of Chinese characters in written language. Written languages are the most common means for human communication, passing through all domains of human activity, and Chinese characters serve this purpose for Chinese people. Hence, calligraphy, an art type derived from a daily written language, was also a means for communication. Calligraphy also necessarily influences the other language-related activities, even it becomes an independent art creation. Looking back at the history of calligraphy, or talking about writing characters, raises questions about the real idea of “Creation”. If we can pave diverse paths forward, giving calligraphy a new direction, then a positive prospect for “Art of calligraphy” will be easier to reach. This shows the same importance to art activities of calligraphy, from this all inspirations result, including professional intelligence and awareness of sense of beauty. The “Art of calligraphy” is so spacious and free, only the artists’ acknowledge can reflect the right path of “writing” and “writing language”, as individual inner qualities and life attitude became important spiritual support.
This essay “Word, Emotion, Reflect, Construct” put emphasis on discussing and analyzing the creative aspects of calligraphic art. The main body of essay starts from the “Word” aspect, which refers to the formation of character and the reproduction of content. “Emotion” refers to reconstructing the meaning of the word and the image of the character. The “Reflect” reflects subjective and objective awareness, and the “Construct”, formal contrast and the presentation of the art-works. The author’s creative aspects can be verified from impromptu inspirations: sometimes revealed more from the external “Word” aspect, and sometimes from the internal “Emotion” aspect. The “Reflect”, however, is to ensure the artist’s subjective or objective process, leading to a response from the art works “Construct”. From an artistic perspective, path-breaking guidance is the main factor, along with the artistic concept and creative practice. The tradition of calligraphy uses historical significance to which it attached as a foundation, it’s a past track of historical viewpoints. However the calligraphy of today asks for artist to show his “present” track on the basis of creation, in accordance with corresponding modern norms.