书画是我们老祖宗留下的文化遗产，一提到，无人不知无人不晓。哪怕是我们的邻国日本，也是深受我们唐代字画的影响的。一笔写不出两划，字和画自古就是一体。在元代的赵孟强调书画同源，强调古意用笔。在元四家时，更是把书画提升了一个境界，强调诗书画印的文人画。文人画强调的就是文人的意趣和修养，对文人骚客的要求是比较的，要求他们的才情，学问，思想，情操等都要具备，要求人的发展。

　　Calligraphy and painting are cultural heritage left by our ancestors, and when it comes to China, everyone knows and understands it. Even our neighboring country Japan was deeply influenced by our Tang Dynasty calligraphy and painting. A single stroke cannot make two strokes, and words and paintings have been integrated since ancient times. In the Yuan Dynasty, Zhao Meng emphasized the homology of calligraphy and painting, and emphasized the use of ancient brushwork. In the Yuan Dynasty, calligraphy and painting were elevated to a higher level, emphasizing literati painting with poetry, calligraphy, painting, and seals. The emphasis of literati painting is on the interests and cultivation of literati, and the requirements for literati and poets are relatively comprehensive, requiring them to possess talents, knowledge, thoughts, sentiments, and the comprehensive development of human beings.

　　这与我们现在对文人的要求有些不同的。现在的文人只有很少数还在注重的修养，还有一些人比较的追逐利益，破坏了文人的形象。

　　This is somewhat different from our current requirements for literati. Nowadays, only a small number of literati still focus on comprehensive cultivation, and some people pursue interests, which damages the image of literati.

　　收藏书画时，一定要考察艺术家的修养。修养之于一个人就是绿叶之于根，他是一个艺术家不可分割的一部分。

　　When collecting calligraphy and painting, it is necessary to examine the artist's cultivation. Cultivation is to a person what a green leaf is to the root, and he is an inseparable part of an artist.

　　在古代强调的是才思学情等各方面的发展，现代对艺术家的修养提出了更高的要求。不仅强调才思学情，还强调艺术家要懂得一定的科学知识。当今的世界是科技高速发展的世界，从次工业革命开始，艺术家就开始了对工业革命的思考。身为这个时代的艺术家，更加应该注重这方面的修养。

　　In ancient times, emphasis was placed on the development of talents, thoughts, learning, emotions, and other aspects, while in modern times, higher requirements are placed on the cultivation of artists. Not only does it emphasize talent and learning, but it also emphasizes that artists need to have a certain level of scientific knowledge. The world today is a world of rapid technological development. Since the first industrial revolution, artists have been contemplating the industrial revolution. As artists of this era, we should pay more attention to this aspect of cultivation.

　　在古代关于人的修养是遵循了儒家孔子的思想，强调仁和礼，他的思想体现了人文主义的思想，这是人类一直在探索的话题，也是艺术家一直想弄明白的。

　　In ancient times, the cultivation of human beings followed the ideas of Confucianism and Confucius, emphasizing benevolence and propriety. His thoughts reflected the ideas of humanism, which has been a topic that humans have been exploring and that artists have always wanted to understand.

　　收藏书画时，看艺术家是否是天赋的。兴趣是一个艺术家开始创作的动力，而天赋是决定他能走多远的重要因素。天赋又成为天分，他是一个艺术家组成的一个部分。在一个年轻的艺术家成长起来的时候，更加的需要具备这种成分。它是判定一个艺术家能有多大成就的基准，这种天生就具有的东西，能使艺术家的创作始终保有巨大的热情。

　　When collecting calligraphy and painting, consider whether the artist has exceptional talent. Interest is the driving force for an artist to start creating, while talent is an important factor that determines how far he can go. Talent becomes talent again, he is a part of an artist's composition. When a young artist grows up, it is even more necessary to possess this element. It is the benchmark for determining how much an artist can achieve, and this innate thing can keep the artist's creativity passionate.

　　一些年轻的艺术家还处在缺乏经验的时候，如果想收藏他们的字画，一定要看这个人是否有天赋，具有天赋的人就具有很大的升值潜力。如果囊中羞涩，不妨买上一支潜力股试试。

　　Some young artists are still lacking experience. If you want to collect their calligraphy and paintings, you must see if the person has talent. People with talent have great potential for appreciation. If you are short of money, why not try buying a potential stock.

　　收藏书画，还要看一看这个艺术家，是否有为了艺术奋不顾身的精神。遥想西方的艺术家梵高，他在身前所画的内容并不被人接受，在他死后，他的画开始引起人们的注意。这些画一经出现就会引起轰动。为什么人们会那么推崇他？不仅因为他的画具有历史性意义，还在于梵高为了创作，哪怕生活的穷困潦倒也没有放弃。他才37岁就走到了生命的终点，但是他为了画画，自己的牙齿都脱落了，他的精神也出了问题。从来没有见过现在有些人能够像他一样拼命的画。如果你有幸见到这样一位画家，千万别犹豫，赶紧收藏他的作品。

　　Collecting calligraphy and painting also depends on whether the artist has the spirit of sacrificing themselves for art. Thinking back to the Western artist Van Gogh, the content he painted in front of him was not accepted by people. After his death, his paintings began to attract people's attention. These paintings will cause a sensation once they appear. Why do people admire him so much? Not only because his paintings have historical significance, but also because Van Gogh did not give up even in poverty and hardship in order to create. He reached the end of his life at the age of 37, but he lost his teeth and had mental problems in order to paint. I have never seen anyone who can paint as hard as he does now. If you are fortunate enough to meet such a painter, don't hesitate to collect his works as soon as possible.

　　收藏书画，要看艺术家的绘画是否具有鲜明的个性。这里的个性不单是指他的作品，还有他的人格。要的考察他的生活环境，已经他所受到的教育，是否能够支持他创作出具有个性又营养的作品。个性并不是弄一些哗众取宠的东西，他应该有理论和道德的依据。

　　Collecting calligraphy and painting depends on whether the artist's paintings have a distinct personality. The personality here refers not only to his works, but also to his personality. We need to comprehensively examine his living environment, the education he has received, and whether it can support him to create works with personality and nutrition. Personality is not about making some sensational things, it should have theoretical and moral basis.

　　就像经济基础和上层建筑，没有基础和文化营养的创作，是虚的，是经不起人民群众的考验的。艺术家的个性是比较鲜明的，这个鲜明的个性也会影响艺术家的一生。

　　Just like the economic foundation and superstructure, creativity without foundation and cultural nourishment is illusory and cannot withstand the test of the people. The personality of an artist is quite distinct, and this distinct personality can also affect the artist's life.

　　关于书画收藏的五点建议

　　Five suggestions for collecting calligraphy and painting

　　当代名家书法字画收藏要把艺术价值放到位

　　Contemporary calligraphy and painting collections should prioritize artistic value

　　艺术价值是任何一幅当代名家书法书画收藏价值的根本，决定着其未来能否保值增值。但如果一幅当代名家书法书画本身的艺术价值不高，收藏时若只看中的是艺术家当时的名气，很容易在若干年后，随着该人名气的消散而使藏品大幅贬值。

　　The artistic value is the fundamental basis for the collection value of any contemporary calligraphy, painting or calligraphy by a renowned artist, determining whether it can maintain and increase its value in the future. But if the artistic value of a contemporary famous calligrapher or painter is not high, and only the artist's fame is valued when collecting, it is easy for the collection to depreciate significantly after several years as the artist's fame dissipates.

　　收藏名望高的当代艺术家作品升值潜力大

　　Collecting works of renowned contemporary artists with great potential for appreciation

　　如果说艺术价值是一幅当代名家书法字画收藏价值的核心，那么当代艺术家的名望会让其作品锦上添花，收藏价值会翻几番甚更多。在某种程度上来说，名家与非名家，是衡量艺术价值和收藏价值的重要界限。当代书法收藏就是收藏当代名家书法。

　　If artistic value is the core of the collection value of contemporary famous calligraphers and paintings, then the reputation of contemporary artists will add icing on the cake to their works, and their collection value will increase several times or even more. To some extent, the distinction between famous and non famous artists is an important boundary for measuring artistic value and collectible value. Contemporary calligraphy collection refers to the collection of calligraphy by contemporary masters.

　　要关注当代名家书法字画的内容和题材

　　Pay attention to the content and themes of contemporary famous calligraphers' calligraphy and paintings

　　当代名家书法书画的内容和题材是影响其收藏价值的重要因素。藏家一般对美好、高雅、经典、稀有的内容和题材会有极大的兴趣。好的题材可以彰显主人高雅的艺术文化气息。一幅内容积极、寓意美好的书法作品于家中，总能让人感觉到书香满溢。

　　The content and themes of contemporary famous calligraphers and painters are important factors that affect their collection value. Collectors generally have a great interest in beautiful, elegant, classic, and rare content and themes. Good themes can showcase the owner's elegant artistic and cultural atmosphere. A calligraphy work with positive content and beautiful implication can always make people feel full of calligraphy at home.

　　要关注所选择的当代艺术家的年龄结构

　　Pay attention to the age structure of the selected contemporary artists

　　一般而言，书画家随着人生阅历的增加，对书画的理解，对笔墨精神的把握会更独到。所以，收藏当代名家书法书画时，宜选择一些升值潜力较大的中青年艺术家的作品。

　　Generally speaking, as calligraphers and painters gain more life experience, their understanding of calligraphy and painting, as well as their grasp of the spirit of brushwork, will become more unique. Therefore, when collecting calligraphy and painting works from contemporary masters, it is advisable to choose works from young and middle-aged artists with great potential for appreciation.

　　从年龄规律看：上一批成功艺术家的年龄段是50后和60后，下一批将要成功的艺术家的年龄段就不可能再是50后和60后了，可能是70后和80后。

　　From an age perspective, the previous group of successful artists were born in the 50s and 60s, while the next group of artists who are going to succeed cannot be born in the 50s and 60s anymore. The most likely age group is born in the 70s and 80s.