Enlightenment on the Calligraphy Education: Feature Description of the Longmen Twenty Statues Inscriptions Image Symbolism
- Li Meng , Faculty of Design and Architecture, Department of Industrial Design, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Velu Perumal , Faculty of Design and Architecture, Department of Industrial Design, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
- Ng Chwee Fang , Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Department of Foreign Languages, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Sazrinee Binti Zainal Abidin , Faculty of Design and Architecture, Department of Industrial Design, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
- Zhang Ling , Faculty of Design and Architecture, Department of Industrial Design, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Abdul Rohim Tualeka , Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Kampus-C, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Ir. Soekarno, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
- Liu Ying , Faculty of Design and Architecture, Department of Industrial Design, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
ABSTRACT
According to established patterns in calligraphy practice among novices, beginners are more suited to static calligraphy exercises during their initial stages of learning. To establish a foundation in regular script, it is essential for students to study Weibei calligraphy. The Longmen Twenty Statues Inscriptions represent the pinnacle of Weibei calligraphy, renowned for their high cultural and artistic value. However, previous research has not adequately defined the symbolic imagery of the Longmen Twenty Statues Inscriptions, resulting in an incomplete understanding of their calligraphic characteristics and the neglect of crucial elements. Therefore, it is imperative to review and summarize the key features of the Longmen Twenty Statues Inscriptions and explore the symbolic meaning of their calligraphic images to enhance learners' grasp of the essential elements. This qualitative study employs focus group interviews to analyse the symbolic imagery of the Longmen Twenty Statues Inscriptions, categorizing it into four distinct components: brushwork style, structural character, writing technique, and latent meaning. The study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the inscriptions' symbolic significance, classify them into types, and integrate these findings to facilitate a deeper understanding of Weibei calligraphy among students.