On the contemporary value of Sha Menghai’s view of calligraphy in the construction of calligraphy courses in colleges and universities

In 2022, the discipline of calligraphy in colleges and universities is listed as a first-class discipline together with fine arts, which brings opportunities and challenges for the heritage of Chinese calligraphy. In a Chinese society of great cultural prosperity and development, there are not many calligraphers left. Why? Reflect on how shining the famous calligraphers were during the Republic of China. However, today’s calligraphy curriculum in universities still suffers from a lack of cultural connotation and a shortage of elites, among other pressing issues that need to be addressed. Therefore, firstly, this paper focuses on Mr. Sha Menghai’s view of calligraphy, such as kung fu and innovation. Secondly, combined with the problems of today’s calligraphy curriculum in colleges and universities, it proposes measures such as offering national studies classes, enhancing cultural connotations, establishing family sentiments and cultivating elite models. On the one hand, it provides reference suggestions for the curriculum setting of contemporary colleges and universities in calligraphy, and on the other hand, it makes Sha Menghai’s view of calligraphy manifest the value of the times.