林语堂,中国现代著名学者、文学家。不仅有很高的文学功底,早年出国留学的经历也使他具有了很高的文学造诣。这都是为我们所熟知的,其实林语堂除了文学的伟大成就之外,对于中国书法艺术也有很深刻、独到的见解。早在《吾国吾民》中林先生就对中国的书法艺术提出了自己的见解,虽然字数不多,但也体现了林语堂对中国书法的深刻认识。本文试通过林语堂对书法艺术的简单论述来一窥他的书法观。1.以韵律为根本的艺术来源论艺术的起源问题一直是学术界争论的话题,关于 Lin Yutang, a famous modern Chinese scholar and writer. Not only has a high literary background, his early study abroad experience also made him have a high literary attainments. This is all for our well-known, in fact, Lin Yu Tang in addition to the great achievements of literature, the Chinese calligraphy art also has a very profound and unique view. As early as in “My Country, My People”, Mr. Lin put forward his own views on Chinese calligraphy. Although there are not many words, Lin also embodies Lin Yutang’s profound understanding of Chinese calligraphy. This article tries to get a glimpse of his calligraphy view through a brief discussion of the art of calligraphy by Lin Yutang. 1. Rhythm-based Art Origin The origin of art has always been a topic of debate in academia.