People's posture and temperament stem from their education, power, and resources, yet they are ultimately revealed through their appearance.
The charm of a character is derived from its meaning and expressed through its form.
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Li Shi had previously used the rhythm of classical dance to indirectly study the charm of calligraphy. Now, he extended it to people's posture and temperament for comparison.
"The actress playing Princess Rui Yang may have a significantly different posture and temperament in the drama than she does in real life. This is because the drama presents a specific context, with the environment serving as a backdrop - and this environment is not limited to costume, props, and scenery, but includes other characters... This is analogous to the relationship between a single character and an entire piece of calligraphy. The whole piece of calligraphy provides the context for each individual character."
