Almighty painter

Chapter 341 The magical power of Yi Shen
"Yes, yes, yes, I don't know where Brother Gu found such a big flower tree. It looks like it must be hundreds of years old. I'm pretty lucky."

Lao Yang nodded in agreement.

When he got the photo, he felt that the big flowering tree in the picture was particularly impressive.

I want to draw flowers.

Encountering such a great scenery while collecting scenery depends on your luck.

Take forest trees as an example. They don’t necessarily have to be expensive or ancient, but if they are raw, loose, full-bodied and vigorous, then if you add a little sparkle to the painting, the work will naturally make people feel extraordinary.

Similar to the famous Huangshan Welcoming Pine, hundreds of artists eagerly rush to it every year to pick up the scenery.

Wisteria trees are everywhere, but whether you can find such a wonderful old tree for painting depends on chance.

Brother Gu Weijing, it seems to Lao Yang, is obviously one of the lucky ones.

Cao Xuan raised his face and frowned.

"Old man, what's wrong?" Lao Yang couldn't help but sniff his nose and showed a bright smile.

"Quiet, don't talk. If you want to stand by, study hard. Don't pretend to understand and make random comments."

"I said that he copied the flowers and trees very well and selected them very well. I didn't mean that he found the flowers and trees with great skill."

Mr. Cao glared at the other party.

"Tacky!"

When he looked at the paintings, he didn't mind others expressing their opinions.

A group of three or five friends, literati and poets, gathered in the study room to enjoy famous paintings and exchange views with each other over a cup of tea.

It has always been the important pleasure of life in Shilin.

The fun here is comparable to the alcohol, smoke, and vulgar smell of pornographic places like Goulan Listening to Music, and it is much worth recalling.

Thousands of miles away, in the real "Tea House" in Suzhou, Cao Xuan had witnessed and participated in a painting-tasting tea party held by his neighbors, Zhang Daqian and Zhang Shanzhen.

Looking back on more than seventy years, the wise words and wise words of famous masters are still lingering in my mind.

Of course Cao Xuan knew that his assistant was not as good as the master, and he would not expect him to say anything shocking.

It's not impossible to wave flags and flatter someone from the side.

Those past masters appreciated painting bureaus and book appreciation bureaus.

The important exciting point is not only the mutual learning and improvement among the masters, but also the admiration of the disciples, disciples and children who are watching, saying "the teacher is amazing" and "the real master", and there must be two or three newspaper reporters nearby. The record of walking around is even more beautiful.

Who doesn’t have a little vanity?

The great musician Fu Cong recorded in his memories that when he was young, he remembered Uncle Qian Zhongshu as a man who was very witty in life, knowledgeable and liked to make children happy.

When he was a guest and discussed literature with his father, the translator Fu Lei, he would often take children like them with him, and he was very admired in the children's circle.

My assistant's professional abilities are not bad.

When Cao Xuan evaluates ordinary works of art, he usually says nice things like "The old man is great" beside him. It is enough to act as a compliment to enhance the atmosphere.

But when it comes to the depth and subtlety of such brushwork, if you are not talented enough, you will not have enough understanding.

Limited by ability.

Even though he was racking his brains to show his admiration, he couldn't understand other people's paintings, couldn't scratch the itch, couldn't get the idea right.

Mr. Cao felt a little unhappy when he heard this.

Being a licking dog for a master like him requires a high level of academic literacy, right?
The atmosphere is not well set off, but it ruins the scenery.

Lao Yang brought his index finger and thumb together and pulled it against his lips like a zipper, signaling him to obey and shut up.

but.

Lao Yang thought about it again, but his smile became even brighter, like a meat bun full of pleats.

He spoke again in a low voice and at a very fast speed.

"Master, why don't you give me some pointers and teach me how to see the beauty of this painting? He is indeed the young man you have always favored. He is so young and his skills are as high as the sky. He also gave me a lot of insights and opened my eyes." .”

Mr. Cao is obviously in a good mood now.

Now is not the time to seize the opportunity and quickly learn two skills, when is it?
Cao Xuan hesitated for a few seconds.

This painting really exceeded his most optimistic estimate, which made him have the urge to be a teacher, and he didn't mind giving his assistant some advice on how good it was.

Pity.

Gu Weijing, how could that child not be by his side?
Only if he could point to the painting in person, analyze the principles in the painting bit by bit, and enjoy the child's adoring expression face to face could Cao Xuan truly express all the joy in his heart.

Cao Xuan glanced at Lao Yang, looking at the longing eyes of an old Chihuahua who saw chicken legs, but did not wave his hand to tell him to get out.

Forget it.

Just treat it as a replacement.

My assistant really needs to improve his art appreciation level, otherwise it will be embarrassing to take him around with him.

"What was the original title of the speech you wrote at the European Art Annual Conference?"

Mr. Cao spoke softly and asked a question.

"It should be "The Magic Power of Oriental Art"?" Lao Yang recalled, "Didn't you want to teach foreigners how to appreciate Chinese paintings in the correct way, so I came up with this name."

When collectors of ancient paintings and calligraphy from the Eastern Xia Dynasty acquired an art work that was so good that it was perfect in every aspect, it exceeded their ability to judge.

According to the rules, the word "神" is often mentioned at the end of a masterpiece of scroll calligraphy.

Or there are two ways of writing "divine grade" or "supreme divine grade".

It means that the heavenly secrets are far above the sky, thoughts and gods are united, creativity is three-dimensional, and wonderful combination transforms power.

Godhead is the highest evaluation of Eastern calligraphy and painting works.

In addition, there are the second-class "wonderful products" whose wonderful brushwork is like a lotus growing step by step, and the artistic conception soaring into the sky and reaching the blue clouds, and the second-class "nengpin" whose brushwork is subtle and vivid.

Energy, wonderful, and divine.

These three realms of painting, which are ascending step by step, are the three life goals pursued tirelessly by every art master from the Eastern Xia Dynasty to the present who has tried to leave his name in the public and private sectors.

During the period of Wu Zetian, something slightly different happened.

Li Sizhen, a master of art criticism, commented on the painting skills of famous artists all over the world and wrote a book "Paintings".

It's a bit like counting the top ten masters in martial arts novels.

He divided a total of 86 well-known painting masters from ancient times to the present into ten levels.

In addition to the original three levels of magical energy, each level is divided into three levels: upper, middle and lower.

For the first time, Li Sizhen put forward the theory of "excellent products" that are higher than the sky in addition to the "superior divine products" that are already on par with the heavens in attainments.

Through the ages.

Counting from Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han Dynasty to the Wuzhou Dynasty, in a total of 700 years, only Gu Kaizhi and other four people were designated as "elite" by him.

When Lao Yang wrote this topic, he felt proud that he had become literate!
Unexpectedly, he was criticized by Mr. Cao. This stuff was incomprehensible to Eastern Xia people and foreigners. It was difficult for the translator to speak at the conference.

Give him a bucket of cold water and pour it over his head.

It was changed to "How to Appreciate the Beauty of Oriental Art" that is easy to understand. "You also study art and have practiced painting since you were a child. It's also painting. Gu Xiaozi's painting, the painting, the technique, and the spirit are infinitely more advanced than yours. It's completely different."

Mr. Cao looked at his assistant with pity.

"When I'm dragging out lyrics, it's so clumsy that it looks bluffing. When a piece of work that's really a masterpiece is placed in front of my eyes, I don't know the truth. It's really pitiful, pitiful."

Lao Yang opened his mouth slightly and blinked his eyes blankly.

WTF!

He was a little stunned by the old gentleman's words.

Lao Yang didn't have such a dull expression because he couldn't stand Cao Cao's comments.

He is not Tang Ning, he has a very upright attitude. Gu Weijing's painting is higher than him, as it should be.

Otherwise, why didn't Mr. Cao take a fancy to him, Lao Yang?

At most, it will be sore for a few times and it will be over.

What really puzzled Lao Yang, and even made him unbelievable, was the word "Yipin".

This is an "excellent product" headed by Yi, Shen, Miao, and Nengzhong!

When the ministers of the Qing Dynasty flattered the emperor, no one dared to praise Qianlong's calligraphy and painting attainments to this level.

This thing is really rare.

It's hard to get it. Unless the leader of the painting sect is recognized by the world, or is really arrogant enough to dominate the artistic achievements of the Tang Dynasty with a single piece like "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night", otherwise even if he is as narcissistic as Qianlong, it will sound weird.

Even if the minister wants to brag shamelessly, if the praise is too outrageous, and the emperor treats him as a brat and scolds him with sarcastic remarks, wouldn't that be embarrassing?

Today's oriental painting world.

Tangning's net worth has reached the forefront of a handful of people.

But if she dares to declare that her paintings have reached the level of "exquisite", she will definitely be criticized by the critics.

Even if it were Cao Xuan himself, being called such a name might not cause an uproar.

First, the status is here.

The second is that top Western painters such as Dali and Picasso, who are relatively narcissistic, have made many narcissistic declarations in their lives, "I have always been the best in the world." Most painters in modern society live a more flamboyant life, unlike traditional painters. Being restrained is something that people are accustomed to.

However, Lao Yang felt that it would not cause a fierce backlash.

If you want to convince the public, even Cao Xuan still has a hard time.

"Is it really that high?"

Lao Yang stretched his neck, poking his head curiously into the photos, and spoke stupidly.

Fortunately, Mr. Cao said this privately.

If it were another person or another situation, Lao Yang would [-]% immediately regard him as someone with ulterior motives.

Talking about these two words to young children will easily make others laugh.

"what are you thinking."

Cao Xuan tapped the table with his fingertips.

"First of all. Yipin does not necessarily have to be higher than divine grade. This issue has been debated for thousands of years. Yipin focuses on elegance, while divine grade focuses on law. Song Huizong Zhao Ji specifically reordered the four-character character, thinking that it should be Shen, Yi, and Miao and Neng were the most appropriate, and were later changed back to Neng by Deng Chun. In modern times, Mr. Wu Guanzhong believed that the "Yi" in Yipin refers to a person who is carefree. It can be higher than the divine level, or lower than the Nengpin, because As a whole..."

"But it's so scary!"

Lao Yang still found it puzzling and couldn't help but speak.

Don't look down on Nengpin because it is the lowest level.

Anyone who can talk about these four evaluations will at least start as a top master among the masters.

The master of masters.

Xu Beihong's "Ba People Drawing Water" was only rated "high quality" by a well-known Eastern Xia critic in the 40s.

This painting was later auctioned for more than 2680 million yuan.

"Secondly, I just said that Gu Weijing's "Wisteria Flowers" is a bit of a masterpiece, and it does not really meet the standards of this evaluation. In terms of the momentum of the brushwork alone, this boy is still far from being a masterpiece. It's just that This flower tree is really well painted, it really has a bit of flavor.”

Mr. Cao said slowly.

"That's it." Lao Yang nodded.

This sounds a little more acceptable to him.

of course.

Just slightly acceptable.

The old man's comment still made his heart surge with excitement.

It really tastes like "just".

Where is this?
Even if the donkey under Zhang Guolao's ass only has a third of the immortal energy, it cannot be compared with the thousands of donkeys that work hard. Similarly, a calligraphy and painting with a bit of "meaning" of a masterpiece can already be compared with that of an ordinary person. There is a huge difference in the works.

In "Oil Painting", Tang Ning used a gun and a stick to suppress Gu Weijing, saying that he was mediocre.

Today, as long as the comments in this study spread out and reach the ears of the media, it only takes an instant for Gu Weijing to become famous and famous.

But if Gu Weijing had simply submitted this work, which Cao Xuan evaluated as "a masterpiece," to the Singapore Biennale, the organizing committee would have known about it.

Lao Yang was very suspicious.

Those experts on the organizing committee, even if they don't like it, do they really have the courage not to give him an award or something.

"Let's take a look at this painting. I don't know if this painting was painted by Gu Weijing based on a certain flower tree. Maybe it was, maybe not, but the beauty of this painting is not there. When I first saw it, my My eyes focused on the scattered petals all around. The techniques of these wisteria petals were eclectic, and some were even made into simple drawings or similar to willow branches."

"Where the brush strokes are moist and full, there is the aura of wealth and glory of the melting water and light and the moon; where the broken and incomplete parts are, there is the self-resentment of willows and smoke. The full parts are bold, the withered places are vicissitudes of life, and the curled parts are dull. This is the first part of the painting that I noticed. A bright spot.”

Cao Xuan let out a laugh and tapped his fingertips on the scattered flowers on the photo.

It is certainly a rare thing to be able to combine these ingenious emotions of sour, sweet, bitter and spicy.

If Gu Weijing had only stopped at this level of emotional expression, then he would not have received such a high evaluation from the old man.

Because it doesn’t matter if it’s a tree or a person.

It is difficult for a subject to express a variety of emotions in the world.

Show off skills more than express love.

So many different perceptions are mixed into one, just like the story of having Meizhou rice and Sichuan rice at the same time.

Don't pay attention.

The biggest problem with his female apprentice's "Hundred Flowers" lies here.

Compared with Tang Ning's works, Gu Weijing's "Wisteria Flowers" is more emotionally sublime and exciting in that -

"The flower tree in the center of this column threads all the scattered emotions around into a thread. All the messy emotions around are paving the way for this strong tree trunk in the middle."

“Branches grow on trees and blossoms bloom on flowers.”

(End of this chapter)