China's paintings and calligraphy are mainly made of silk or rice paper. Its material is thin, soft, durable and easily broken. In ancient times, in order to facilitate preservation and appreciation, several layers were mounted on the back of paintings and calligraphy with hemp paper and cloth, which was called "mounting".
Matters needing attention in painting
Careful mounting: be careful when mounting, ensure that the inlays and various seams are uniform, and be careful not to affect the meaning of calligraphy and painting itself, and keep the calligrapher's seal and signature intact. The most important thing is that the thickness of the whole mounting should be moderate and the feel should be good.
Stretching and generous: according to the size of calligraphy and painting, choose the mounting pieces with appropriate length-width ratio, and pay attention to people's viewing habits and display requirements.
Color harmony: according to the content and color of calligraphy and painting, choose the mounting piece with appropriate color. After installation, the overall feeling is better, and it conforms to the public aesthetics as much as possible.